Day 1 – Tuesday July 20 2021 – 298km

We had planned to leave Canberra around 11.00 am. Well, the best laid plans and we left at 1.50pm.  We were going to get out of bed by 6 am, of course we didn’t struggle out until 8 am – we were both to blame, too cold.

The main problem was my fault, I needed a new wheel and tyre as the spare in the car is only a skinny emergency spare. The new rim was in Singapore and arrived Monday, the new tyre was in Sydney & was freighted down overnight so arrived Tuesday morning. Two trips to Fyshwick delayed me packing and tidying. The caravan was packed except for the fridge, medicines & toiletries – my sweetheart did all that

Canberra was 5 degrees and sprinkling rain when we left. Our trip was uneventful, steady rain, we refuelled at Cowra. Our revised destination is now Forbes as we left Canberra so late. John & Sue left a little before us and are already in Forbes Caravan Park when we called from Cowra & they have booked a spot for us. Still more steady rain & we set up in the rain just as dark was falling.  I have asked a few times whether we should have left our comfy home, but Ron assures me that I will change my mind when we will get into warmer climates & the beautiful National Parks.

Grilled toast with a glass of red with light rain on the roof & the heater on in the van.  Life is great.