Looks like I might need my warm clothes in the near future. FREEDOM is so precious.
DAY ONE ... Stayed the night at Murrwullimbah* showgrounds The spaces have been cut back to 25 now but there is still plenty of room for one more. A few showers but nothing to worry about and the sun was shining on Sunday morning.. Sunday turned out to be Market Day but as anyone who knows me will know I didn't even go for a stroll through.
DAY TWO ... Had an early start to the day and headed south after filling up in Ballina. Fuel was 155.9 and I can just hope it comes down soon.. Lots of roadworks but it was a leisurely drive to the M1. First time I have been through the Tweed Valley range and it is a beautiful drive.
I arrived at New Italy free camp and decided to stop there today and have a sleep. Feeling much better but still have to be careful.
Dinner is done and the comp battery is low so more from me tomorrow night. CHEERS Barb
DAY THREE ... Lots of rain overnight and backpackers partying until midnight but I had a good sleep once I got there, set off about 10am and headed south. There is plenty of roadworks happening on that road and by the time it is finished it will be a dream to drive on.
Was pointed to the wrong highway at Grafton and I swear that Gwydir crossing is the longest range crossing on the east coast. It was a good trip with some nice scenery, however I was happy to see the end of it.
Glenn Innes Information Centre has a Sapphire shop and there are Bliue, Yellow and Green sapphires on display. Of course the ring I liked must have been the most expensive one there at $6670. Might have to save for a few more years before it is mine. (:
Set out from Glen Innes for Armidale and found a truckstop for the night, excellent choice for a stop since I found out it has HOT SHOWERS. Decided they were worth my buying a meal in return for the convenience. Steak sandwich with the works (less the egg) and I don't think I will need to eat for the rest of the trip.
Sleep time now and I am not happy leaving the fireplace behind lol but my bed is nice and warm.
OH did I mention I pulled my big coat out from under the mattress. (: (:
Cheers until tomorrow night.
DAY FOUR ... Tuesday.
Found a nice camp at Bendemere for $5, no showers but plenty of open spaces and very quite. Woke up to cold weather and found ALICE isn't a fan of the cold either. Sat until 11.30am waiting for the NRMA and finally on the road again. Nice liesurely drive
DAY FIVE .... Off to Gunnadah and found more hot showers. Winning. Enjoying the slow pace of this trip so far Have taken the chance to stop along the way and take some photos but they will be uploaded later. The car is back to starting first go again so it must have been the driver hehehe.
DAY SIX .... Thursday. ... Nundle was on the agenda but it was so cold I decided I would see it on the way back. Lots more roadworks happening. Went to see if Vinnies had any scarfs because I left mine in my footy bag. Walking across the road I picked up $1 another win. Got inside and found a nice warn scarf and noticed the EFTPOS wasn't working but decided to ask the price anyway.
Would you believe the guy behind the counter said $1 whuch was another win since I don't carry cash (:
Arrived at a truckstop at Gilgandra and thought it was time to rest for the day. Message to call the hospital and got the news that I have to be back in Brisbane by the end of the month. I am half way to whee I am going so I decided to keep going/
DAY SEVEN ... Friday June 1st. WINTER has arrived. I was going to try for the border today and made na good effort. Went through Dubbo, Parks and Forbes as well as a host of small towns. Got to West Wylong and found a laundrymat to do some much needed washing. After putting $6 in the dryer and it was still saying ADD I thought was a bit much
Cheers and sleep well, I know I will.
