21/22/23 May

We packed some more last minute stuff and made sure everything was good to go, then headed off towards Braidwood at about 3 on Friday arvo. Tasha came 'round to say goodbye, which was great, so I got to have one last talk and laugh with her. Thanks honey!  

The drive over to Braidwood was pretty unremarkable, except to say that both us and Norma and Chris missed the turn off to the rest area we were staying at! Anyway, we got set up (Matt and I in our camper trailer, Norma and Chris in their caravan), collected some firewood, and took a couple of pics, of course! 

That night would have to be one of the most freezing that I've ever tried to sleep through! Matt and I both froze to death, then realised in the morning that we needed a) more layers of clothing and b) at least one more layer of blanket. So, we packed up and headed (along a few dirt roads, much to Ferris' disgust) to Bathurst. 

After the purchasing of another blanket, some books and some thermal underwear (and a trip to Mitre 10 for Dad), we had lunch in a lovely little rest area across the road from the Bathurst Correctional Facility. We sure can pick the good spots! Then it was off to that night's destination, Dubbo, where we're currently staying. 

Matt and I have been to Western Plains Zoo today (bloody awesome!), and we've fed the giraffe's, listened to a couple of keeper talks, and in my case taken about 5 million photos! I think about 4.5 million of those were on the giraffe's alone... The zoo is absolutely fantastic, and makes you realise just how cramped most zoos are in comparison. We learnt a bit, walked a bit and had lunch next to the elephant enclosure, the African elephants of course! 

So, again, I'm all up to speed with our travels! We're heading out for dinner tonight next door to the CVP we're staying at, then heading off in the morning. Destination - Bourke. Or maybe further if we feel up to it. We've stayed an extra night here than what we planned, so if we can make up a bit more ground, it means fewer big driving days for us further down the track. Anyways, wish us luck for the next bit of adventure, and you'll hear from us soon! 

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The last six months or so...

So, I know it's been a reeeeeeeally long time between blogs, but I'm planning to make up for it with this email, then we're back on track! And since we're actually back on the road, I reckon that's a good start...

Here's what we've been up to since the last blog:

* I flew to the Gold Coast for Meta's hen's weekend. 

• Matt and I spent time with his dad and step-mum for a pre-xmas xmas on our way to Ulladulla.
• We had Christmas and New Years at Kings Point at mum and dad's place with the whole fam. New Years was quiet (compared to some we've had before), but it was awesome fun with drinks, darts and even a haircut and "makeover" for my uncle Rob! Fun times...
• Matt started working at a local caravan repair place.
• I turned 29, almost the big 3-0!
• Ryan, Ange, Hollz and I went to see Bluejuice at the Ex-Servo's Soooooooo good, then Ange and I saw them when we were driving past the next day at Pilgim's in Milton. 
• I was bridesmaid for one of my best friends from school's wedding. Meta and Aaron were happily married on 6th February!
• Matt and Dad have become "pro" on Wii Golf.
• I started work at a take away place in Mollymook. Fun times...
• I got to see the Blessing of the Fleet princess parade for the first time in about 10 years. Believe me when I say it's a big thing in Ulladulla!
• Ryan (my bro) and Ange (his gf) and Roxy (their dod) moved out of mum and dad's place to Tarrawanna, in Wollongong.
• Matt quit the caravan repair place and went back to work for Glen.
• I flew to WA for my best friend Bruce's 30th. It was a tops night, and great to spend time with Bruce and his beautiful wife Nikki. 
• We went to Sydney for the weekend to see Wicked. It was wicked. If you have a chance to go and see it, do it, it's bloody awesome! 
• Brendan (my other bro) and his gf Aleeda have reno'd most of their flat in Dee Why. They're still going from what I hear... We'll have to check out their progress when we get back in August.
• We sold our caravan, and borrowed Matt's dad's camper trailer for this trip, and for next's years venture up the east coast.
• Skye a.k.a Nooga (one of my best friends from school) has moved to Kings Point, on the very same day that we left! I helped her move. 
• I've had some tops luches with my bestie Tasha, lots of talking and laughing and laughing and talking... : )

And I think that just about brings us up to date! There's a few photos to come, it's going to have to wait until I get somewhere easier and better to upload them all though. 

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