Gilgandra Way

From Lightning Ridge we passed through towns such as Walgett, Coonamble and Galargumbone.   All great names especially the last.  I am still on watch for a Westfields or at least an Aldi.  But sadly no such luck in north west NSW.  It was one of those days that felt good to be alive, looking out the car window the sun was shining there was little white fluffy marshmallowy clouds and yellow sunflowers growing by the side of the road.  All was quiet in the back seat as Grace an James have discovered finger knitting and are busy decorating the back of the car in they handy work.  The back seat resembles a spider web at the moment.

We found a nice little park in Gilgandra with green grass and shady trees, got set up then headed up town to restock the fridge and food cupboards.  It was cool overnight , we needed to put the heater on and I took my bed socks and hot water bottle to bed.

As I mentioned above no Aldi or Westfields but maybe thats just as well.  We had a lovely chat to the lady in the local Craft shop today and ended up swapping phone numbers.  In Galargumbone  we had a chinwag with some locals at the shops.  I'v had my haircut here in Gilgandra and got talking to a lovely local.  I don't remember the last time I had a conversation with a stranger at a westfields.

As we are heading south Petes family is heading north and Gilgandra was our meeting point.  We spent the afternoon watching the road outside the park and excitedly waiting for their arrival.  We  had a great afternoon and evening catching up.  The kids had a fab time and the noise volume in the caravan park went up a few decibels.  We even went for a walk to the local oval and Pete and the kids all practiced throwing a boomerang.  This morning we farewelled and each headed in our own directions.

Lessons learnt from our stop in Gilgandra, it is just as rewarding to talk to strangers as it is to spend time with family.