Week 521 - Strathalbyn, South Australia

Ten years ago to this week, we departed Brisbane and started our journey around Australia.

10 years ago - We departed Chandler 
10 years ago this week.

To date we have clocked up 104 000 km, that is 200 km per week.  This equates to in today's prices approximately $30 000 in fuel alone.  The calculations on alcohol is unmeasurable.  We have met hundreds of people and visited thousands of towns.  Jo can remember dates, names and faces, but my memory continues to elude me which is becoming a worry.

Our blog this week comes from Strathalbyn, South Australia and we are currently camped at George and Dot's property, just a dogs walk from the beautiful town centre.

Picturesque Strathalbyn 

Once a beautiful tree, but now dead

Settled in the late 1800's, the architecture and the landscaping is unique.

On my daily dog walk along the Angus River, you witness the history of the place unfolding.  The officials in their day replanted trees (1991) to rejuvinate the landscape.

Planted in 1991 - River walk at
Strathalbyn

St Andrew's Church, Strathalbyn - At the end 
of the river walk, you pass St Andrew's built in 1884.
 (Dot - Got married in that church)

As far as I can make out, the church is the oldest building in town - 1884, but another plaque says that the town was settled in 1897, you historians can work it out yourself.

Today is a public holiday in South Australia and yesterday we ventured into Adelaide city to see a tribute band to David Bowie.  A seven piece band that was slow to start but eventually punched out 70 of Bowie's greatest hits.  A rather formal affair in the Hilton Hotel restaurant with only 100 spectators.

So with a few jobs done and dusted around the bus, we are ready to push on back towards sunny Casino.

Comments

lesley 7 bill
2019-03-11

Which way are you going back towards home? We can offer FREE camping on the front lawn and FREE power.Few more dollars for the amber ale!

Helen
2019-03-11

Congratulations on your 10 years on the road! WOW and more adventures to come

Jacko
2019-03-11

Congratulations Jo & Derek on the 10 years. And of course Rusti during recent years. All the best for continuing future travels and adventures. Cheers Jacko, Trish and Max

Pam & John Humphries
2019-03-11

10 years congratulations.. if you are heading to Casino via Adelong you are welcome to camp at our place..otherwise we will catch you on the way around. After deciding not to do any more caravanning we have bought a small 18ft van ...just miss the out there too much... good luck for the next leg

Steve and Lou
2019-03-12

Congratulations on a fabulous achievement 10 years xx

Dot & George
2019-03-13

Always a challenge to have you here (Derek) lovely to have Jo and Rusti though xx Safe travels.