However while in the area we picked up a new van from Port Macquarie - yes only we would do this, but we decided that if we are to be on the road for the next 10 months then we would have a little more comfort (particularly good not to have to walk to facilities at 3.00am). The right offer was made on the old van so we decided to take the plunge. The new van is slightly larger (19ft) and has toilet and shower, hot water system, LCD TV and DVD, larger fridge and better heating / cooling etc.
After going through the saga of transferring everything from one van to another (did it in just under two hours) on 12 August we headed off to Ballina, only to find the pacific highway was shut due to an accident, so we stayed in the very small caravan park at Maclean and then had a short trip to Ballina on 13 August.
After stopping two days in Ballina, we then moved off to Noosa area, staying in Tewantin. Must say that we are not impressed by the Noosa area - too busy, too plastic and Peter says he has not seen so much makeup and spakel on so many "old shielas" for years.
While in Noosa we took the opportunity to have coffee with Gwen Robinson - a previous boss within ACT Health. For those people that knew Gwen - she has not changed, and retirement really suits her.
For those people that had money on Peter flying home from Brisbane - we have passed Brisbane and he is still here! He has not wet a fishing line - so still no fish.
4 comments:
Like the new van...very flash. I won't say anything further about the fish....but does the new van mean that by the time you get home you will returning in a semi-trailer??
Glad to hear that the travels are going well and Judy will be back with you in 5 wks or so. Nicole and I were on the Gold Coast for a few days in early July and did a day trip to the Sunshine Coast (Nambour, Montville etc) and loved the countryside; but we never made it to Noosa/Tewantin.
We look forward to further posts!
Wow..the new van looks great and will be real comfort...Pleased to hear Judy will eventually be able to travel, must try to catch up while she is home..We had a great party to celebrate Don's 70th, we had an enjoyable time with family and friends for the weekend. Our Kangaroos continue to please us, as my 6 yr old grandson, Flynn, says; Geelong will belt us this weekend..oh well. Hope the travels continue to be enjoyed and the fish are waitng for Peter to drop a line..good luck.
Take care and look forward to your next post!
Joy and Don
Wow, a new van already!!??? Wondered how long you'd last without your own 'facilities'! The van looks great, guys.
And I'm very impressed with your blog, Irene - you're doing a great job, especially linking to your Picasa albums. You must have had a fantastic teacher!!!!
Look forward to reading further postings. We're both very jealous.
Trev finally ended up getting a job with Comcar, he did his training last week, and his first official duty starts at 5.30pm this evening. Should be interesting.
Keep us posted.
Sylvia & Trev
woowoo the upgrade looks great. the travelling volks are back in oz. have come up to yarra for the weekend to check on the babysitter. all good... except we think dumphus misses his partner in crime. the pics look fantastic looks like you're enjoying the weather. You'll have to get yourselves round to the north west coast of oz soon, friend of ours just got back and was blown away by the beauty. anyway you two, take it easy. speak soon.
Andrew and Leanne. xx
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