Vehicle Update...

Hi all
Just a quick update on our vehicle. We have moved on from Kunanurra (Dimi will update in other posts). The car has been  diagnosed and the outcome isn't good. It has had 2 pistons let go, which means it requires a second hand engine or i can get my engine reconditioned. either way it is a costly expense we hadn't expected. The quotes for either option is between $10500 and $12000.
Life goes on. No point crying about it.  We have been making the most of our time here exploring in the south west which Dimi will tell you about in another post.. 
Any way that's where we are at with the vehicle. 
Stay tuned for updates on all the exciting things we've done since Kunanurra.
God bless 
Shane

Hello Western Australia..Limping To The Border...

So after really enjoying being back on the road, spending time in the Northern Territory we were on our way to Lake Argyle just over the boarder in Western Australia. We had just left a small town Timber Creek, we were cruising along nicely when I heard a not so nice sound coming from the engine, I pulled over straight away and as I did all we could see was smoke pouring out from everywhere we thought the car was actually on fire. It wasn't, it was oil burning. 

As we were on the side of the road once again without phone service many people stopped to try and help, but there was two ladies who were nurses in the area who stopped and allowed us to use their satellite phone to contact racv. Praise God that they were passing us at that exact time. 
Since we have had a lot of experience breaking down on the side of the road, we all remained calm, pulled out our awning and had some lunch while we waited for the tow truck to arrive.

 We had a beautiful scenic drive along the way..until smoke was all over the outside of our vehicle...

We were towed to a caravan park in Kunanurra, Western Australia where we have been for over a week now.
The staff here are so friendly and helpful, lending us their cars, giving us large freshly caught barramundi.
They have been great! 
We have been just relaxing by the lake and in the pool for most days. 
Racv are towing our caravan and car down to our choice of destination Bunbury, Western Australia and flying us all there too.
We were planning on staying in Bunbury for quite a few months anyway, it's just a little earlier than expected. 

                                      

 Now I know it all seems doom and gloom but we are on a faith led journey and it's in times like this that our faith really kicks in. We can sit and moan and get upset or we can just deal with the situation as it unfolds. This is the  third major and very expensive breakdown we've had on our over 22 month trip. Its not what we wanted or expected but things happen in life. All we can do is do our best to overcome these obstacles. We will not give up on our dreams and calling of travelling Australia together and ministering the Gospel to people 

For all you praying people following our journey I ask that you would join us in Prayer for a good outcome for the vehicle and also the rest of our Journey. 
God gave me a scripture as we were praying - Philippians 4 :4- 7

For now its off to the pool to relax all my worries away.

Shane.

Gregory National Park...

On Thursday 19th October we drove from Katherine to Gregory National Park. It was about a 3 hour drive and it was a very scenic drive...simply BEAUTIFUL...way more beautiful in real life, but I can only share the pics with you 😊
Check out some of our pics...

Dry Red Dirt...

 The road keeps going and going and going...

Just Beautiful!

 The Travelling Bible has made it to the Gregory National Park..WOOHOOO xo

Big Horse Campground, in Gregory National Park..about $7.30 per family per night...

Our Site for the night in the Gregory National Park...

 Boab trees in the Northern Territory...

Victoria River...

Red Dirt Feet...

Boab Tree...

Beautiful Sunset...

The Girls collected some Boab Tree Nuts...

The Girls having Fun...

The drop toilet facilities...

 

                                                      

Just Beautiful!
It was a hot night, so thankfully our generator worked well and we were able to use our air conditioner. The drop toilets were quite stinky because there was damage to the water tank and they couldn't be flushed, however, they were still usable. We enjoyed a lovely sunset and a peaceful and relaxing night!
Take Care,
Dimi

Hello Katherine, Northern Territory...

                                     

 

On Tuesday 17th October after a couple hours driving from Litchfield, we arrived at Katherine for the second time on this journey. On our way to darwin we drove through Katherine and stopped for a lunch break and to refuel and buy some groceries, and this time we stopped for 2 nights. 
We first explored Edith Falls....

We then set up our site and made our way down to the Katherine Hot Springs...

The Travelling Bible made it to Katherine, Northern Territory and the lovely Katherine Hot Springs...

The hot springs were actually warm and refreshing springs. They were refreshing to soak in and the water was beautiful and clear. It was just beautiful and what we needed on a very hot Northern Territory day!

Just LOVELY!

We spent 2 relaxing nights at Katherine enjoying some relaxing and refreshing soaks in the hot springs and enjoying some dips in the pool at the van park we stayed at for 2 nights, it was both relaxing and refreshing!
The town in Katherine is similar to quite a few of the outback towns up North, although it is a bigger town then most. Their is a big police presence here, it takes a bit of getting used to and when the liquor stores open in the afternoon the police actually guard each and every liquor store, it's quite sad but that is how it is here, their is a lot of alcohol abuse here unfortunately.

We ask that you pray with us for each and every area we visit..Prayer is powerful...showing Gods LOVE is powerful...offering a helping hand to those who need one is powerful xo

I hope all is good with everyone.
Love, Dimi xo