The Flying Nabateans: 2013

Thursday, August 1, 2013

10-4 Wollongong

Circle completed. Home. Done.

Stay tuned for a final summary post of our grand adventure in the next week... or so.

The Flying Nabateans

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Mildura Vic - Murray River - Wentworth NSW

Some good walking for the Flying Nabateans after taking the local bus from Mildura Vic to Wentworth NSW (30 mins) After travelling 1500 km the Darling River hands over to the Murray River at Wentworth.

Spencer Gulf S.A.

Ceduna to Port Pirie

Monday, July 29, 2013

Ceduna S.A.

Onward ever onward to Ceduna

Our flight from Forrest largely followed the Eyre Highway and we saw the Nullarbor meet the Southern Ocean and the great Australian Bight. We arrived safely in Ceduna SA the oyster capital of Australia ...and yes the oysters at dinner were very tasty.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Forrest by day

> A windy day in Forrest did not stop the Flying Nabateans exploring the surrounds of Forrest airport. The Indian Pacific makes a special stop every Monday to deliver supplies. Toast and tea tastes different when you know it's been specially delivered by the Indian Pacific!
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> A nice red around the camp fire followed by a lovely dinner on the verandah prepared my Greg and Kaye was a very pleasant finish to the day.

Kalgoorlie to Forrest with the wind at our back

The pilot and navigator had a breakfast weather consultation. For the first time the weather decided to play a part on this grand adventure. After some data searching and discussion we decided to fly on. The trip went as expected although no auto pilot was possible! We followed the Indian Pacific rail line and saw the train making its way west to Perth. With a healthy tail wind we arrived to a blistering windy day in Forrest - the wind was 48kph gusting to 63kph, fortunately most of this was straight down the runway. Our hosts Kate and Greg helped us to put Jabi to bed in a palatial private hangar and organised lunch for the Flying Nabateans.