Another little Bump in the Road
I know it has been a while since my last post, and I am sure you are wondering where we have been, what we have been doing, and where we are now?
The answers to these questions are; not very far, not very much and pretty close to home. We are currently in the Greenacres Caravan Park in Capalaba; about thirty minutes from our home to be precise.
What happened? Well, here’s the short version.
We finally left Port Macquarie on the 22nd of April and headed back to QLD. We visited family and friends, got Chunky Bum re-registered, (she’s a proud Queenslander again) and did other bits of admin and medical stuff, regular check-ups and the like.
All of this took longer than we had hoped, but eventually on 16th May, our duties were complete, and we were on our way again. First stop Flanagan’s Reserve at Rathdowney. We arrived on a Monday and set up camp on the banks of the fast-flowing Logan River. There were no other campers in sight, but plenty of Possums walking through the camp to keep us company. Now this is what we needed. Time to chillax.
The road to Flannagan’s Reserve – Our chill-out camp is just up the road. 
The flooding was serious. 
As this driver learned – the hard way. 
Almost there… 
A few steps from our camp. 
Kayaking anyone? 
Or maybe just relax by the river for a couple of weeks 
Beautiful, peaceful country. 
Curious visitors 
Carry on, don’t worry about us… 
We’re all pretty relaxed now. 
Ahhh, at last …Chillax…
I woke up the following day, Tuesday the 17th feeling quite unwell. To keep a short story even shorter, by the 23rd of May I was in hospital having an appendectomy. My appendix had burst, and to quote the surgeon, “…it was a mess in there…” Five days after that, they let me go home, with the promise that I would stay close to medical facilities for at least a week, in case the infection flared up again, and that I was to have four to six weeks rest and light duties.
I won’t dwell on this but let me say I am extremely pleased that we only have one appendix, because I would not like to go through that again.
More from Flannagan’s Reserve
While I was in hospital, Peter moved Chunky Bum from Rathdowney back to Greenacres Caravan Park, (this had been our base while we were visiting and doing our admin stuff). It’s a lot closer to the hospital and more central for our regular GP. I did a follow-up with my GP on the 2nd of June, my bloodwork shows that the infection is gone but my liver is out of whack, so we have to hang around for another week to re-do the blood test. If my liver is settling down, then Hasta la vista baby! Auf Wiedersehen pet! Sayonara! Arrivederci! Tot ziens!
I don’t care how you say it, but we are out of here and you won’t see us for the dust.
See you out there somewhere
On tow and on the go!
Thank you for the updates, hope you get good results from your next blood test, and your health improves, let’s hope you both stay well and you are able to Start your travels ,love to you both stay safe and healthy xxxx
Happy days you better keep in touch with me love you both xxx mam xxx
So glad you are recovering well and will soon be back on the road
Thanks Julia.
You were so lucky you were close to civilisation. It concerns me every now and then, especially when I hear stories like yours. Hope you have a swift recovery. Love the kingfisher, haven’t seen one yet
Thanks Jane, I guess you just have to keep going. But you’re right, we were very lucky to have been near medical facilities. Good luck spotting your Kingfisher.
Wow it has been one thing after another. Hope you are on the road again soon doing what you love and living life to the fullest. Take care xx
Holy Dooley Jo, you two have certainly been in the wars of late. The good news is, you have both lived to tell the tale…what’s life without a few bumps to keep it interesting.🤪
Seriously, pleased to hear that you are recovering and will be back in your travels very soon xx