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Tuesday 11 January 2011

Rain rain go away...






































I have been complaining about the rain for the last few days now. Basically since we arrived in Bellingen on Sunday. Because I hate the rain, and as we drove down from Dorrigo along the Waterfall Way, the weather deteriorated until the fog settled in to the hills and then cleared and changed to rain as we drove into Bellingen.

And the rain has continued ever since.

When there is a break, it doesn't last for long, and then it starts all over again. Yesterday the river was up. At just 1 metre under the bridge at lunchtime, they were expecting it to be underwater by this morning. By the time we walked to camp creative this morning the river was nearly 2 metres above the bridge. That's a rise of close to 3 metres in less than 24 hours.

People staying on the other side of the river have been effected the most, being unable to cross at the normal crossing, they have had to take an alternate route into town, adding over 1/2 hour drive to what should take minutes.

Thankfully, where we are staying is elevated and well above the river and despite the inconvenience of the rain, we are fine. Dry in the most part. We hope to see sunshine later in the week and in the meantime we hope the town is not cut off from the coast which is our departure route home.

From the veranda where I am typing this post, I can see the bursting river flowing at a rapid pace toward the coast. A kookaburra laughs from a distant tree and Sting sings "ain't no sunshine when she's gone..." Now ain't THAT the truth.

But while I sit here in relative comfort, I am far more concerned and so saddened about the developing story in QLD. The unfolding tragedy in Toowoomba and the utter devastation to lives, familes, homes and businesses in so many areas. And my thoughts are with them... and I just wish it would stop raining.

3 comments:

trash said...

"From your lips to God's ear".

Glad to here you are staying dry(ish) and safe.

flossy-p said...

Yes, glad to hear you are up high and on the right side of town. Bellingen's bridge goes under a few times a year, so although inconvenient, they are all pretty used to it there.

I really really do hope it suns up for you before you leave.

Looking forward to this evening! Let me know if you can't get out, we can reschedule :)

Red Hen (dette) said...

Yes glad to hear you are on high ground! My son's traveling buddy is still on the road, in Queensland somewhere just out of Brisbane fortunately he too is on high ground.