{"id":22870,"date":"2020-06-13T20:09:02","date_gmt":"2020-06-13T10:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=22870"},"modified":"2021-06-21T08:33:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T22:33:07","slug":"singleton-australia-%f0%9f%87%a6%f0%9f%87%ba-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=22870","title":{"rendered":"Singleton, New South Wales \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Date: 11th June 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travelled: 235 kms from Dunedoo to Singleton in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visited: Merriwa and Singleton&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stayed: Singleton Showgrounds $25 with all services. <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/TGRVxKqUCyzv2xC9A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S32.56849, E151.16887<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budget: NA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We finally escaped Dunedoo but not until the scarf \ud83e\udde3 shop had opened at 10am.  Pam had spotted a particular scarf (some would argue it was a magic scarf) yesterday afternoon.  Once inside, Pam tried on the scarf \ud83e\udde3 in the several approved styles, tying, wrapping etc.  Somehow the magic dissipated, saving us enough for another week away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9198DC5E-0670-4D48-B504-84B59A94143F-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9198DC5E-0670-4D48-B504-84B59A94143F-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9198DC5E-0670-4D48-B504-84B59A94143F-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9198DC5E-0670-4D48-B504-84B59A94143F-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9198DC5E-0670-4D48-B504-84B59A94143F-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9198DC5E-0670-4D48-B504-84B59A94143F-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9198DC5E-0670-4D48-B504-84B59A94143F-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption>Heading east on the Golden Highway from Dunedoo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F1214ED1-50F4-4D13-8D2D-D1C69D699CCA-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F1214ED1-50F4-4D13-8D2D-D1C69D699CCA-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F1214ED1-50F4-4D13-8D2D-D1C69D699CCA-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F1214ED1-50F4-4D13-8D2D-D1C69D699CCA-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F1214ED1-50F4-4D13-8D2D-D1C69D699CCA-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F1214ED1-50F4-4D13-8D2D-D1C69D699CCA-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F1214ED1-50F4-4D13-8D2D-D1C69D699CCA-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption>Approaching a narrow bridge with two B-Doubles coming the other way  Pam managed this photo before closing her eyes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EA54D28A-E056-4493-844D-D08ADE19DAFF-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EA54D28A-E056-4493-844D-D08ADE19DAFF-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EA54D28A-E056-4493-844D-D08ADE19DAFF-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EA54D28A-E056-4493-844D-D08ADE19DAFF-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EA54D28A-E056-4493-844D-D08ADE19DAFF-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EA54D28A-E056-4493-844D-D08ADE19DAFF-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EA54D28A-E056-4493-844D-D08ADE19DAFF-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption>Time to pull over and stop for this heavy wide load.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/FC9D21F9-C2A1-4D06-A766-2B87C6EE54CC-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/FC9D21F9-C2A1-4D06-A766-2B87C6EE54CC-scaled.jpeg\" 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https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/E1B0DE17-845B-45C1-9436-03CB05077916-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/E1B0DE17-845B-45C1-9436-03CB05077916-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/E1B0DE17-845B-45C1-9436-03CB05077916-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/E1B0DE17-845B-45C1-9436-03CB05077916-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/E1B0DE17-845B-45C1-9436-03CB05077916-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"22883\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?attachment_id=22883\" class=\"wp-image-22883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4357ACBD-BCA2-4293-B86D-C97B5628C92D-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EFB95DB4-C8F2-47B6-83AD-E05E3C456802-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EFB95DB4-C8F2-47B6-83AD-E05E3C456802-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EFB95DB4-C8F2-47B6-83AD-E05E3C456802-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EFB95DB4-C8F2-47B6-83AD-E05E3C456802-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EFB95DB4-C8F2-47B6-83AD-E05E3C456802-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EFB95DB4-C8F2-47B6-83AD-E05E3C456802-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/EFB95DB4-C8F2-47B6-83AD-E05E3C456802-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption>Damn grey nomads.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than the passing traffic there is nothing of particular interest in the 115 kms from Dunedoo to Merriwa.  No villages, not even a villager.  It\u2019s time for a coffee and a leg stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merriwa seems very busy as we walk the main street looking for our perfect coffee.  We sit down to our coffee, watching caravans and the odd motorhome escaping the covid lockdown.   Coffee done, we go on to finish our walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/27EA30C1-0C83-4362-A376-FF1D6FAE1B0D-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/27EA30C1-0C83-4362-A376-FF1D6FAE1B0D-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/27EA30C1-0C83-4362-A376-FF1D6FAE1B0D-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/27EA30C1-0C83-4362-A376-FF1D6FAE1B0D-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/27EA30C1-0C83-4362-A376-FF1D6FAE1B0D-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/27EA30C1-0C83-4362-A376-FF1D6FAE1B0D-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/27EA30C1-0C83-4362-A376-FF1D6FAE1B0D-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption>We find this memorial to the early settlers in a small park.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3212D6E2-3EB4-4201-8B81-2534C57BABB6-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3212D6E2-3EB4-4201-8B81-2534C57BABB6-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3212D6E2-3EB4-4201-8B81-2534C57BABB6-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3212D6E2-3EB4-4201-8B81-2534C57BABB6-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3212D6E2-3EB4-4201-8B81-2534C57BABB6-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3212D6E2-3EB4-4201-8B81-2534C57BABB6-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3212D6E2-3EB4-4201-8B81-2534C57BABB6-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption>Back in the camper we drive a short distance up the road to capture a better view of Merriwa\u2019a silos.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1D21E107-5FA8-468F-BC6A-B23BF3C0C6A3-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1D21E107-5FA8-468F-BC6A-B23BF3C0C6A3-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1D21E107-5FA8-468F-BC6A-B23BF3C0C6A3-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1D21E107-5FA8-468F-BC6A-B23BF3C0C6A3-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1D21E107-5FA8-468F-BC6A-B23BF3C0C6A3-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1D21E107-5FA8-468F-BC6A-B23BF3C0C6A3-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1D21E107-5FA8-468F-BC6A-B23BF3C0C6A3-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption>We push on into the Hunter Valley for Singleton.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We finally arrive in Singleton and make for a Caravan Park recommended in the app, only to find it closed.  So we drive around to the Singleton Showground\u2018s Campsite, which was just fine and much closer to the town.  A quick walk through Coles as rain is threatening so we decide to have a night in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F2FA153F-BBBF-45A5-8837-9205E9512AB1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F2FA153F-BBBF-45A5-8837-9205E9512AB1-scaled.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F2FA153F-BBBF-45A5-8837-9205E9512AB1-scaled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F2FA153F-BBBF-45A5-8837-9205E9512AB1-scaled-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F2FA153F-BBBF-45A5-8837-9205E9512AB1-scaled-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F2FA153F-BBBF-45A5-8837-9205E9512AB1-scaled-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F2FA153F-BBBF-45A5-8837-9205E9512AB1-scaled-1320x990.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption>The Showground\u2019s Campsite <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Next morning we hear a few drops of rain but it only lasts a minute.  So we head off for a morning walk and coffee hunt.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5DD95540-7DFA-4973-9DDB-E6225542FC6E-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5DD95540-7DFA-4973-9DDB-E6225542FC6E-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"22894\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5DD95540-7DFA-4973-9DDB-E6225542FC6E-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?attachment_id=22894\" class=\"wp-image-22894\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a 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1365px\" \/><figcaption>We also find a fabulous playground. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BA0461CE-F8F1-41E3-8405-7485F3522817-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BA0461CE-F8F1-41E3-8405-7485F3522817-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"22897\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BA0461CE-F8F1-41E3-8405-7485F3522817-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?attachment_id=22897\" class=\"wp-image-22897\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CF35ACE3-8E86-499E-A3AC-DD6EADD853CE-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CF35ACE3-8E86-499E-A3AC-DD6EADD853CE-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"22898\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CF35ACE3-8E86-499E-A3AC-DD6EADD853CE-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?attachment_id=22898\" class=\"wp-image-22898\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Classics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9F9DA471-7938-4247-BDFA-6113CB226404-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22900\" 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class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F4815B9D-A0B3-499B-BA52-3394D289D9F0-scaled-e1595558445405-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F4815B9D-A0B3-499B-BA52-3394D289D9F0-scaled-e1595558445405-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F4815B9D-A0B3-499B-BA52-3394D289D9F0-scaled-e1595558445405-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F4815B9D-A0B3-499B-BA52-3394D289D9F0-scaled-e1595558445405-570x760.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/F4815B9D-A0B3-499B-BA52-3394D289D9F0-scaled-e1595558445405.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>World&#8217;s largest sundial ?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We happily wandering the streets of Singleton for a couple of hours.  Pam has found herself a new pair of Ugg Boots, probably a get square for the scarf \ud83e\udde3 yesterday.  In summary Singleton has some wonderful old homes, modern shops and interesting public buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However it\u2019s time to return Dave and Jenny\u2019s motorhome and go home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2018ve enjoyed a wonderful tour of north-west New South Wales over the past couple of weeks.  Whilst our aim was to get out and support country business\u2019, post the lockdown, we were pleasantly surprised to find how easy motorhoming around the state is.  Most towns have a sign welcoming caravans and motorhomes.  Dump points are available in nearly every town we passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qaVywRvEQGyEJRT8A\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qaVywRvEQGyEJRT8A<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the link above to open a Google Map highlighting the route.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously the travel distances between towns are substantially longer than we experience in Europe.  But the towns are interesting all the same, each there own character and different experiences to enjoy.  Anyway this is the final blog until we can travel freely again.  Thanks for following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael + Pam <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: 11th June 2020 Travelled: 235 kms from Dunedoo to Singleton in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales &nbsp; Visited: Merriwa and Singleton&nbsp; Stayed: Singleton Showgrounds $25 with all services. S32.56849, E151.16887&nbsp; Budget: NA We finally escaped Dunedoo but not until the scarf \ud83e\udde3 shop had opened at 10am. 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