Comments on: Life on the Edge … Carrieton South Australia

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:15:02 +0000

@Jai Baidell – It’s heartbreaking to read/hear about how difficult life was for some of the pioneers in these parts. It’s beautiful country – but it can be deadly too!
@Joan Thompson – Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!! Do they still have the ‘Stay 2 nights, get 2 nights free’ deal at the caravan park??

By: Joan Thompson

Joan Thompson — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:01:24 +0000

Enjoyed your photos after having spent the day in and around Carrieton today.

By: Jai Baidell

Jai Baidell — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:24:45 +0000

Lovely photos, many of my ancestors went broke trying to farm beyond Goyders Line, I’m not exactly sure where their farms were, but they were hard working folk, that’s for sure.

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:23:56 +0000

@FruitCake – I didn’t know I could move so fast … apart from snake spotting, it’s probably the only time EVER my legs have been a blur!
@Jill – You’ll find it just south of the Flinders Ranges. I hope you like it as much as I did if you visit – the back roads are so often the best!
@Iris – All will be revealed in a future blog post! Stay tuned!!
@Gawain – You’re one up on us with the Prince Alfred mine … but did you get to Eurelia??!! Maybe we can meet up in Carrieton to go to the rodeo one day … but I’ll settle for another look at the area during wildflower season!! That pink road keeps calling my name …
@Mary – Hahaha, I do keep forgetting that the specific Aussie meaning of ‘Outback’ might not make sense to everyone else!!! Combining an al fresco lunch with bakery food is the best kind of paradisical picnic!!!
@Glen – Haha, funny you should ask. I’m most ALWAYS home if you count our home/beach shack/camper trailer combo as a micronation!!!!

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:11:10 +0000

@Rose – Never say never, girlfriend!!! What’s to stop you?? I hope I keep you drooling until you give in & take a trip somewhere!!!
@Sallie – Hahaha! I’m actually tempted to go back & stay in the school room … but maybe I’ll save it for my 2nd childhood!!
@Fun60 – It’s easier to find places like this when you’ve got time to look. We rarely book ahead so we can stay the extra time if we find a good spot – or move on real quick if it’s a dud!
@FigMince – Hahaha, of COURSE we did!! Stay tuned!! LOVE your name – ironically, I was given a bag of figs by the Caravan Park hosts! Weird, huh!!
@LONDONLULU – What I say has been ignored by the best in the business, so of course it’s no problem … some of my best descriptions are in the pix!
@Go Camping – Well … not having kids helps! Also a healthy sense of curiosity – and MAPS! Wouldn’t have even known about Black Rock Lookout if we hadn’t seen it on the map & wondered what it was like!!

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:03:33 +0000

@Andrew – Of COURSE I tried it!! Stay tuned …
@eileeninmd – I’ve yet to experience the rodeo – it’s midsummer downunder when it’s on!!! But one day …
@River – Like us, you’ve probably been through it en route to the Flinders Ranges, or further north. When we found it had a caravan park, we thought we’d check it out!! SO worth it!!
@Arija – Fewer places more thoroughly is our preference!! That way we discover all the hidden secrets!! What a bummer about the Orroroo bakery – although Maggie’s Rendezvous café is a reasonable substitute!! But just wait until you see what FAAAABULOUS baked stuff I found further north!!!
@Saucy Kod – Ooops! Forgot to caption the machinery! Will fix!! I’m amazed about some of the similarities between the OZ outback & PEI – weird, given their geographical differences!! Thanx for dropping by – it’s always a pleasure!!
@Indrani – Thank you!! I’m starting to look for different ways to ‘see’ a place, so I’m glad you liked my photographic experiement!
@Manzanita – Hahaha, you’ve got to be kidding!!! The population swells considerably & it’s standing room only in all the accommodation!! But … it’s still a good deal the rest of the time!

By: Glen

Glen — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:35:57 +0000

Are you ever home? I mean, literally, are you ever home? Quality – as usual

By: FrankandMary

FrankandMary — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:57:08 +0000

Pay 2 stay 2 works nicely for me. I prefer a picnic lunch to any other kind.

Whenever I see Outback I think of the man discussing his trip(quite a few years ago) & the young waitress who said: I love that steakhouse! ~Mary

By: Iris Flavia

Iris Flavia — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:10:23 +0000

Stunning pics!!! But what is it with the Magnetic Hill Sign???

By: Jill Harrison

Jill Harrison — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:32 +0000

thanks Red for introducing me to Carrieton. No never heard of it - but we are heading to South Oz later this year, so I will be putting it on our list of places to visit. Gorgeous views and pics, and always a wonderful read.
Thanks!