The Spirit of Tasmania left Melbourne at 7.30pm October 31 arriving at Devonport in Taswmania at 6am November 1, 2019.
How wonderful to see green grass driving home to Launceston from Devonport as green grass was a very rare sight due to the drought in Queensland, NSW and a small area of Victoria.
We called into the [Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm] for breakfast, we were early because we were second off the ship at 6.35am.
No water on many Stations with water having to be trucked to the property for the household to use at a cost of $750.00 AU for some and that doesn't last long. Can't tell you how many litres that is.
The cattle have no feed, the ground is just dust, crops won't grow and farmers are at their wits end.
We saw a constant flow of trucks taking bales of fodder for the farmers cattle in the effected area.
Some towns only have water till Christmas, some will run out before.
One town struck 'water' after drilling for a long time, great celebrations.
Of course there were bush fires and we must remember it is only spring.
Hoping you have been well whilst I was away.
Photos were taken at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm.
The first photo is where we parked the vehicle and caravan, the next two as we walked along.
Welcome back!!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about you the other day and wondering when you would return home. And here you are! :)
It's amazing how you think of someone and then they appear so thank you Catarina :)
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ReplyDeleteThe drought is biting hard here too. There is some rain (but not drought breaking rain) forecast over the weekend. Fingers crossed.
Gosh, that's not good EC. Have the fingers crossed...we had rain last night and today thank goodness, was good to hear and see 'rain'.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Adam.
DeleteThe drought situation is catastrophic, so terrible for the rural communities.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your usual excellent report of this 2019 northern odyssey.
Colin
Thanks Colin.
DeleteWelcome home. Your family must have missed you. The drought up north is just so bad. What can be done?
ReplyDeleteThank you Andrew.
DeleteYes, family missed me :)/us. Have visited eldest and his family today - youngest son is home from work today and finished Uni for the year.
Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteThe drought situation sounds terrible, I do hope rain comes soon.
All the best Jan
It does sound dreadful Jan, and we didn't see all of it either..
DeleteThis isn't exactly the right time of year for relief, is it... I'm hoping for the rain to come for those who need it.
ReplyDeleteYes, let's hope it rains for those indeed, not we can do when there is no water.
DeleteWelcome home :)
ReplyDeleteThank you F.
DeleteBienvenida Margaret, también estuve pensando en ti. Espero que lo hayas pasado muy bien, esperando tus fotografías. Besitos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa. Yes I had a wonderful time.
DeleteWelcome back, hope you had a great holiday. The drought situation is very sad and I do hope rain will come and help alleviate the problem.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. Had a wonderful time and I believe it has rained in a few drought areas in the past few days..
DeleteWelcome back.
ReplyDeleteThank you John.
DeleteLas consecuencias del cambio climática son nefastas- Tendríamos que poner todos los medios a anuestro alcance para evitar la contaminación.
ReplyDeleteBesos
Welcome home.
ReplyDeleteI have missed you. I hope you have any pictures?
Welcome home. The gorgeous greens of Tasmania, and the moderate temperature, must be a welcome change from the aridity of the areas you have been visiting.
ReplyDeleteGrace of God that you are back dear Margaret safely from your beautiful journey :)
ReplyDeleteheartfelt well come to you ,hope you enjoyed each bit of your trip
drought sounds scary ,it is worry that water shortage is becoming huge problem for such part of lands where drought hit or due to less natural resources
hope and pray for best for inhabitants