The drive along the Summerland Way almost due south from Urbenville to Kyogle and Casino is scenic and a real pleasure passing through forest and up and over ranges. What a difference from the boring old straight bitumen of the west. It feels damp and a bit like rain which I haven't seen now for almost nine weeks, the last time was all the way back at Walgett. I like Kyogle with it's country business, a decent pie shop and some interesting buildings. I ate my lunch ( 2 pies of course that only rated about a 6.5) in the Lions Park beside the River and an old Railway Bridge, talking to my friend that isn't there and thinking how lucky I was to be on this journey without a care.
Casino next, a bit bigger this time but without the charm of Kyogle, a Woolworths stop and a quick look around before heading for tonight's Free Camp, Lollback Rest Area at Jackagerry, about 45 kms west of Grafton. I didn't realise that I had to pass through Grafton and then to Lollback, this would mean that I would have to backtrack the 45 kms next day. Lollback was a recommended free site however and it's near to Pension Day so I don't want to spend any money on a Caravan Park, and its not a week since my last shower yet!
Lollback was a disappointment, a fairly good, though distant view of the river but the Rest Area was small and soon filled up. I was popular and safe but I wouldn't go out of your way to get here.
If you have not realised I am heading further south and back towards "Home" at Nelson Bay. I need a refit and Grease n Oil from the Doctor, get some prescriptions renewed and have Solar Panels fitted to the Hiace amongst other improvements that I want to make. I am still about 2 weeks from home (at the time of writing) and will next be hitting the NSW coast at Macksville staying at Gumma Reserve.
Some nice Buildings in Kyogle
Lollback Rest Area, Jackagerry
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