Farewell ‘burgh…hello open road…almost!! Met Rose and Dave, Kerry and Gordon at Panorama House at 0600…Dave lost front window cover on caravan. …Gordies brakes locked on van…after repairs in pouring rain plus a visit from the NRMA finally off at 0930. …Hay here we come!

….Branch the mascot here to remind us that it is not doom and gloom..danger and disaster…but sunshine…singing. ..and glitter Arrived in Wagga Wagga…Gordies brakes burning on the other side….staying here tonight to get them sorted in the morning then long haul to Port Pirie ….despite this it’s been a great first day