Temporary Home

For the last few months I have been travelling between home and Narrabri while Robert is working in Narrabri.

Our temporary home above the empty shop on the right of this phote

In the last few weeks our temporary home has been in a new flat slap bang in the middle of Narrabri's main street. While it is only has basic furniture it is a light and airy apartment equipped with all mod cons. It is so convenient to the shops, supermarket and the local pub and Chinese restaurant that serve good food.

Local Pub Resraurant

Steak Special at the Pub

I have enjoyed spending time in Narrabri where I've had ample opportunities to explore north-western NSW.

It wasn't quite the Eurostar...

 ...but I had a very comfortable train ride from Narrabri to Newcastle yesterday. I can't remember the last time I took a long train ride in Australia. I think it was probably Sydney to Melbourne on the new Southern Aurora in 1969.

On The Southern Aurora in August 1969 (Note the bouffy hair)

The Xplorer two carriage train was spotless, the staff very pleasant and helpful and the $10 hot meal was good value and more palatable than expected. I was expecting the seat to be a bit more spacious but there was plenty of leg room. I was surprised to find that the train was fully booked so I thanked my lucky stars that the seat beside me was unoccupied for more than half the journey.

Always the earlybird

I didn't take as many photos of the countryside as I had hoped as the scratched and spotty windows were a hindrance. Nevertheless I enjoyed the changing landscapes we passed on both sides of The Great Dividing Range.

I particularly enjoyed the free entertainment provided when our two carriages hooked up with a few from Armidale to make a longer train. We were given the option of remaining on the train or "stretching our legs" and watching the procedure. I am so pleased I took the opportunity.

Note the little old lady taking a photo 

Book Bargains

Before I left Narrabri this morning I spent a profitable half hour at their Rotary Book Fair. 

I scored this large swag of books for around $60. Some are for me and some are to donate to a local Family History Group.

20 Something Snaps - Welcome to the Country

On our recent break from home we were domiciled in Narrabri, NSW, where Robert was working. On the weekends we took the the roads and visited many of the surrounding areas.

We encountered many welcome signs as we travelled along the roads. I was particularly captivated by some of the place names that recognised the traditional aboriginal names of some areas. 

These images that haven't been doctored were taken from a moving car although, if there wasn't any traffic around, Robert would slow down for me to take my snaps.