Category Archives: The Epic Journey

Despite the stagnant, uncirculating hot air causing an oppressive clime within the van, I had finally drifted off to sleep. A sleep that no doubt soon became a deep trance. Then, BANG, BANG, BANG. I woke with a start, my … Continue reading →

It was time to hit the road again today and for a change, we managed to exit the park with time to spare. So I’m claiming the five minutes and now fully expect to be back in Melbourne at 8:25PM … Continue reading →

We were faced with a much milder climate overnight than the last few evenings, no doubt brought about by the dreary grey blanket of cloud that encompassed us. The moisture in the air was also palpable to the extent that … Continue reading →

If a dawn wake up call wasn’t bad enough this morning, I had to go rummaging through the cupboards to find a pair of long pants and a long sleeved jumper to don, for an early morning walk with the … Continue reading →

Happily, I woke up this morning feeling much better than what I felt yesterday, and it was at a much more reasonable hour of the morning that we arose. Our acclimatisation to the cold nights is a continuing process however, … Continue reading →