The Last Leg’

From Henty it was a 3 1/2 hour run down to Melbourne. We made an early start which meant we were into our caravan park just after midday. Then for some lunch and a rest (P- a mega rest)! before heading out to Philip’s Brother and sister in law, Kevin and Isabel’s for dinner. We spent a lovely evening catching up on all the families news before heading back to the van.

Thursday Philip headed out early to take the truck for a service. This is an hours drive away through morning traffic through the city centre. It’s my morning to have a lie in (P- and NOT have breakfast and a cup of tea delivered to her in bed!) and read before Philip gets back later in the morning. Then off to Costco to stock up before going home. We now have to climb over bulk groceries, toilet rolls, paper towel, 2 bikes and various bags to get to bed tonight. Just as well it’s our last night in the van. Later in the afternoon we headed out to Narrewarren to visit friends Graeme and Marilyn for dinner. Lots of talking, checking out their caravan and comparing notes on grandchildren meant for a great evening.

Friday we packed the van ready to depart later in the afternoon and drove down to Moorabbin to do some (P- MORE) shopping before heading back to pick the truck up from the service centre. Then a drive back to the van to hook up and drive down to Station Pier. We parked along the waterfront and went for a walk before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania for our last leg home.

10500 kilometres. Sounds like a big trip but it worked out at less than 100 k per day.

It’s been an awesome trip and we have seen some fantastic places and met some wonderful people.

Now to start planning for the next trip.

(P- I keep telling Judith how lucky are we to be able disappear and travel (albeit at a much slower pace than we used to! ) The many tough days with my health are overpowered by the beautiful discoveries we make on our travels and the “characters” and lovely people we meet along the way. I often remind Judith how lucky I am that she is a competent driver and handles the “rig” well or we wouldn’t get near as far!)