We Are Away.

Finally the caravan wheels have moved and we are on our way!

After more last minute things....

Like a bit more shopping just in case we didn't have enough stuff packed already.
More list ticking...the list is too long! Ah!
Finally hitching up only to find one of the indicator lights had decided to stop working (more tinkering and twiddling and it's a goer)

First night- Boddington where (as we have experienced over the last 25 years) the nights are brisk!!

But catching up with friends kept us warm and smiling.

ANZAC Day

A morning of quiet reflection overlooking the estuary at Dawesville. Sunrise wasn't as spectacular as previous years but still lovely. Later on we saw dolphins. Quite different to the cold autumn ceremony by the Hotham River in Boddington where the gun salute always echoed up the river startling the birds. This was always followed by a march along the main street to the RSL Hall for gunfire breakfast. 

Questions

I  THINK I am excited about the trip but I have lots questions running around in my head.

• Will I actually enjoy living in a small "home on wheels" or will I eventually get cabin fever and go totally crazy?

• How much of a hassle will it be having to take our furry friend? We don't have any options. Its either go and take the dog OR stay home. Wonder what things will we have to bypass because of restrictions?

• When we're away how homesick will I feel? Will I miss our family, friends and home just TOO much?

• Will it be easy to manage packing, towing and negotiating with the van?  Just how many reversing /driving "discussions" will we have?!!
• When we camp parks will the "grey nomad" brigade ( and we fit the demographic description too unfortunately) just be an annoying bunch of old farts?? 
• What things will we do to avoid endless hours of sitting in the car touring or sitting in camp relaxing? How can we make sure we keep active?

Guess the answers will happen while we are on the road.

Painting

Why start these jobs just before we leave??

Today we started sanding and painting the deck handrails. It was an overdue job as they were looking shabby, the paint was peeling but it should have been done months ago. Well I guess now if we ever get any rain they will be protected.  A friendly kookaburra flew in to watch but he was more interested in worms in the lawn.

Preparations

It's only a couple of weeks before we leave and the lists are being made and crossed off.