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Day 17: Who’s Hinkler?

There was absolutely no suggestion that we were going to have a second early morning in a row, so we turned off any and all of the contraptions that were capable of making a sound, battened down the curtains as … Continue reading

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Day 16: Welcome To Rum Land

It was certainly not with joy that we reacted this morning, when the shriek of the alarm awoke us at 5:45AM. Having become used to the van being already bathed in sunlight upon our awakening, it was a strange experience … Continue reading

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Day 15: Relaxation Reigns Supreme.

We luxuriated with a generous sleep in this morning. Even the dogs were happy to let us lie in until well after 10:00AM. When we did eventually rise, it was to be greeted by another fantastic northern New South Wales … Continue reading

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Day 14: On The Edge (Of Australia) In Byron Bay.

We awoke early this morning, at about 8:00AM not just to the rumbling of trucks on the nearby expressway, but also to an oppressive heat which had enveloped the van overnight. It was sensational. This is the sort of weather … Continue reading

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Day 13: Out For A Sunday Drive In The Countryside.

It was with a heavy heart that we left Tamworth this morning, being that we have enjoyed ourselves so much. There is plenty more to see in this wide brown land of ours however, so it was of no use … Continue reading

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