Well here we are. Almost the end of the journey. I am such a slacker for not updating this blog EVERY day or two as originally planned. Even every week would have been a good goal! :-)
The last couple of weeks we have spent most of our time visiting relatives and friends on the road from Coonabarabran, to Tamworth, Toowoomba, and Tweed Heads (well - Bilambil Heights to be correct) and then Coffs Harbour. The trip definitely morphed suddenly from our 'going it alone' style of driving into the great unknown - to the familiar faces and places we have trekked to at other times in the past.
Now in Sydney. Today we said 'Goodbye' to staying in caravan and Matt drove off back to the Gong and leave it on our front lawn. We need to work out how we can get it fixed as quickly as possible! It must be Gods blessing that we got this far - as it now sports a broken shock absorber and suspension over the back right wheel axle. (whew: thats it with the technical terms). We had entertained the odd wild thought of giving up life for another few years and living on the road. I guess the van had enough for now! Matt then turned around after reaching our home in Wollongong and headed straight back to Sydney. The kids were so busy playing with their cousins that they hardly realised that either their father or the caravan were missing: until tonight when the wanted to go in and look for some things and realised with shock it was GONE. Mumma also hopes she retrieved the right items before it was driven away. So used to it being there, not far, with all our needed possessions inside. Still, staying here at the home of Matts parents on the Northern Beaches of Sydney whilst they are away on holiday, isnt a bad spot to be! :-)
I wonder what the future will hold. Will we stay in Wollongong? Accept a job in far outer new south wales? I think this blog may well stay active as we storey's keep on the journey.
We may be almost home, but the journey continues..... [roll the suspense filled music notes] :-)
Some Random Pics from last two weeks to enjoy :-)
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| Faves from the Dubbo Zoo |
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| Mr Galapagos Tortoise - a serious scary guy when he gives you the stare... (lucky we can outrun him!) |
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| Water play area at a Dubbo Park - bucket loads of free fun :-) |
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| Mooching in the Van - a morning tradition |
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| Attitude at the dirt bike track - still Dubbo! |
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| Oriental Carp at the Japanese Gardens. Big enough to suck off your big toe (and they tried). So much to see at - you guessed it - Dubbo! |
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| Katelyn and an ancient Diprodon |
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| Double up Giant Cupcakes for two birthdays - thanks Nanna! |
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| Crazy Benny |
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| Hannah's cake made by Granny -a very special mudslide creation complete with frog in a pond. |
