Started off today feeling very angry. Looking around as we travelled from Singleton to Muswellbrook we passed mile after mile of the environmental disaster being created as they mine coal for the power stations. Absolutely disgraceful in this day and age, with the technology available that they continue to rape the country chasing coal. 

As we travelled north towards Glen Innes we finally saw how the countryside should look. Beautiful rolling hills and green paddocks dotted with cattle. Interestingly protest signs against mining are quite common on farm fences north of Muswellbrook.

I have concluded that the northern ranges are some of the coldest parts of the country. Really glad to have a winter jacket and heated grips. Just after Armidale the rain started and followed us right through to Tenterfield. Looking forward to finding some warmer weather as we head into Queensland.