Today was a bit of an emotional roller-coaster. As usual we met Jer, Nick and kids at the place they were stying in, spent an hour or so in the pool with them, then loaded the car and off to the air-port, where we said a teary farewell. They were returning home and we, about to head north on the next part of the adventure.

As they landed in Melbourne to a cold blustery day, we were sitting on Dickie Beach enjoying the late afternoon sun.
We had the van serviced today, where they fixed a few things, and gave me a spare bearing set (just in case). I must say North Coast Campers have been really good.

We are camped tonight, with the car hitched up and ready to go. We have 3 days to get to Townsville, which should be o/k. We plan to put in a big day tomorrow, and then ease off a bit for the last 2. It is just over 1000 Klm, so should be o/k. We think we have found a camp in Townsville for $10 per night, and we can store the car and van there whilst we are on Magnetic.

On the way up, we hope to meet up with Pete, a friend from Coffin Bay, who has a converted bus and is coming back down the coast. It will be great to meet and swap a yarn or two.

Oh yeah, to close off, yes, we have completed the census, although had to do it by paper,, as the site kept crashing, or maybe it's the public free wi-fi we are using.

And we went to the Dickie Beach Surf Club for dinner, where we are members ($20 for 3 years), received the discount on dinner and drinks, AND won the raffle - a meat tray, AND won a bottle of wine.

Life just does not get any better!
Cheers, until we next have coverage, where i can upload a few pickies.