Another great brekky, this time in Lightning Ridge. The Rotary club of Lightning Ridge were the providers, and eager esCarpadians scoffed the offerings before heading to the Lightning Ridge school. The puppets were on fire again, delivering more action, pathos and comedy before we once again hit the road.
Today was our longest drive clocking in approximately 480 km. Our journey took us to Glengarry's opal fields and the World Famous Glengarry Hilton. The esCarpadians packed the alfresco bar space and locals turned up in droves. To our joy and surprise the locals had organised a raffle and auction of goods to help raise funds for Camp Quality. Locals known as Smurf, Ozzie Dave and the-guy-who-usually-has-a-galah-on-his-hat were all winners of prizes.
The Glengarry Hilton is one of Australia's remotest pubs and our circuit had us skirting the Queensland border today. We were driving in true outback locations, stations dotting the landscape and minute towns spaced at huge distances between it all. Part of our route had us driving through the private land holding, Golden Plains, owned by wonderful hosts David and Nicole Currey who greeted all the cars that passed through. That's David and Nicole's shed below.
Lunch was at 'The Hilton', and we arrived at the remarkable pub via a series of remote, broad, dusty roadways. The town itself supports between 200 and 500 people depending on the season with most building homes on opal claims. A unique sight with various styles of housing with discarded dirt mounds punctuating the landscape. Peter, proprietor of the Glengarry Hilton was a generous host, as were the ladies who served us our delicious lunch. Many thanks again to the good people of Glengarry for their hospitality.
Lunch was at 'The Hilton', and we arrived at the remarkable pub via a series of remote, broad, dusty roadways. The town itself supports between 200 and 500 people depending on the season with most building homes on opal claims. A unique sight with various styles of housing with discarded dirt mounds punctuating the landscape. Peter, proprietor of the Glengarry Hilton was a generous host, as were the ladies who served us our delicious lunch. Many thanks again to the good people of Glengarry for their hospitality.
Today was hot hot hot. Temperatures have been pushing 40 degrees so it's time to get on with it, hit the road, get to Bourke.
Unfortunately, I have never bee to the back country of NSW. You guys ase seeing in the best possible way and experiencing the legendary outback hospitality. Keep safe and thanks for the posts and pics. More pics pleeeze!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. Plenty more pics to come!
ReplyDeleteWhile you guys were out having fun in the dust, I was spreading the word at the Qld Police Golf Club's annual "Cops and Robbers" Golf Day at Redcliffe... Another few coins in the tin towards our total... we'll get there by next year for sure!!
ReplyDeleteSafe journey for the rest of the esCarpade people, I'm off to Father and Son Camp tomorrow (spending some of the money you have been raising on the boys of South Queensland!!)
Damian - 1/2 of Team Booger Mobile
ps: Please tell Chris and Lisa (car 63) that it's a wonderful picture of them!!
The commentary is nothing short of entertaining and real "dirt music".
ReplyDeleteCould the author send us a map of the journey as tracking on google is tough work for us city folk.
Let me know which car lasts the distance best as I need the research for buying a new car.