Monday, March 8, 2010

And so the trip begins, along with the rain.

Hi Everyone,


The day has arrived, and I've now been on the road 2 days, and have done quite a few things. Firstly I'd like to thank all the people who came along for my first night away, you know who you are.....

So what have I done....

Well the first day involved driving the long distance to Healesville, where we went to the Healesville Sanctuary. I believe it's been over 20 years since I was there last, and a lot has changed. My only critisism was that I didn't get to see any Echidnas, but oh well, I'm sure I'll get a chance to see them again in the next few months. After that we sent a lovely few hours at the Innocent Bystander, for drinks and a meal, a place that everyone should go to when they head that way.




My second day involved recovering for too many wines, and then heading out to see a few things. We then headed off to see and walk around Maroondam Dam, getting lost in the process, before heading off to Marysville for lunch. I was last there in August, and at that time is was totally missing as a town, but now it's starting to come back, with a few buildings returning. From there, Cade and I said good-bye to the other travellers, and headed off to Eildon, and on way going to the Buxton trout farm, a few non-exciting place to catch fish.

From there I we went to on the way going to Snubs Creek Falls, a lovely waterfall up in the hillls near Eildon.

Anyway, just kicking back now in the motel room, and planning my next few days. It should look like the following:

another night in Eildon, trying to catch some fish.

a night in Beechworth, before heading to Mount Buffalo, for a few days of relaxation and hiking.

Catch you soon.



Saturday, March 6, 2010

One more sleep to go

Hi Everyone/someone,

I hope you're all going well. At stated above, I have only 1 more sleep to go until I head out on my journey. This time tomorrow, I'll be at my first location, Healesville. Ok ok, I know, it's not that far, but I'm doing it for 2 reasons.

1. I've wanted to go to the sanctuary there for a long time and;
2. A few good friends are coming along for the ride (at least for the first night anyway).

Over the next few days I'll be moving up towards Albury/Wodonga, before heading up towards Mildura.

Stay tuned for my next, and most likely more interested blog.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

2 days down, 253 to go

Hi All, well, this is officially my first entry post starting my long service leave. The last 2 days I took my mum to Warnambool, to visit our closest family relatives, Glynn and Carol. And a lovely time was had. I have to say, they're two of the nicest people you could meet.

Anyway, a trip to Warnambool wouldn't be right without me doing a little fishing, plus that gave the adults a couple of hours without me. And a successful fishing trip was had. See images below.




Oh, and my car went the whole way (600 kms) with one tank of gas, I'm pretty happy with that.
Finally, 5 sleeps to go till the big trip begins. Any final tips?