Well while today was the scheduled departure date - it did not happen. Though got lots of pre departure things done. We now have a new towell rail in Vicki, also brackets for rigging up an internal clothes line, when required, we have loaded the trailer (Gertie is excited), finished the filter holder for the super wide angle lens (see photo), loaded most stuff ready for departure some time tomorrow. So all in all a good day. Also put out a request for some fr...

Well even travellers who only take a credit card and a toothbrush, take a little time to get ready. Well we are caught in that "little time". Things are progressing, Nosey has new high level tool boxes and also a fine snorkel. He has been serviced, had a wheel alignment and is feeling quite chirpy and itching to go. Vicki has two extra solar panels on her roof and new longer steps to better cope with the lift kit we had fitted after Vicki was married to Nosey b...

2015 09 19 Saturday The forest of straight grey trees woke up to a slightly overcast sky but no rain had taken the dust from around their feet. We skipped breakfast out of consideration and slipped out of the forest and back onto the homeward road. The back roads from Durong to Bell had seen rain and here and there were puddles on the road and in the table drain. We had breakfast pulled off the road in a quiet corner of Australia, how soon will we be back...

2015 09 18 Friday Homeward Bound, brings back the old Simon and Garfuncle song of the same name. The trip is winding to an end, well at least part one of our Tip to Toe, adventure. To travel from the top of Australia to the bottom. The next step is to regroup in Toowoomba and sort out a few bits and pieces before launching into the last part of the trip, that is Christmas in Tasmania, all going well. Camping with Alison and Bruce has been great however...

Thursday 17th September There must be some days which have more fairy dust sprinkled over them. This was just such a day. The funny thing is that nothing happened that hasn't happened before, it was just it all unfolded like a beautiful gift wrapped in a wrapping of contentment. Mal made Sue a cup of tea when she awoke like he has done a thousand times before, we had a quiet breakfast with Alison and Bruce - Mal had lit the fire, just a small one to heat...