Well woke up at 4 when smoke alarm went off. Mum and her toast. Outside for a smoke and a brew. Didn't manage to get back to sleep as soo cold. Anne and Peter turned up at 9 to take all of us to Woodend railway station. Unfortunately Andys van has sprung a leak and water leaking into the van. They've called the helpline and another van coming out to them this evening. Well the train had been replaced by a coach so dad not happy. Had a walk round Melbourne on the...

Early morning. Mum and I outside for a smoke at 6.30am. Went looking for coffee and found a shop open at that time on a Sunday! Taxi came to pick us up at 9am to take to campervan place. Took forever in Britz waiting got van , going through paperwork and having to watch a DVD about the van and what to do. Only half of it applies. Think we've all got duff vans. We got the last two as all the others were out at Philip island for the moto gp. Drove vans to local sh...

Up early this morning for taxi to central station, 6 am! Been on train for 2 hours and slowly seeing less and less occupation. Seeing more small holdings and farms. Seen a few Roos and plenty of woods. Glad train is air conned. Just I've an hour left of journey. Can't wait till I can have a smoke. Countryside has changed from flat with hills in distance to rolling countryside. Countryside getting a bit busier again as we are probably in the 'burbs'. Still only ...

Today been whale watching just out of Sydney harbour. Saw a couple of pods and a calf showing off. A couple of jumps out of the water. A couple of tail slaps and plenty of water spurts. Just having a peppermint tea to try and settle the stomach. Wasn't sick but it was a bit rough. Still feel like I'm on board, I'm rocking.

Landed on a nice day. Dads case didn't turn up with us. Had a wander around and got transport tickets. Trip on ferry. Afterwards met up with Gary and Helen. Walked over the bridge and had a trip on a ferry out of bay and back again. Took me out to lunch to a nice place across the bridge. Been invited back next year for possibly some celebrations . Made way back to motel and slept all the way through till morning. Thursday. Had a lovely breakfast at Alice fo...