Day 115 Saturday 3/10/20 Grenfell, hot 26 A lazy day with a bit of hand washing to stay in front for the next few days if we free camp. The boys return to the Vietnamese bakery for lunch (they’re missing … Continue reading Banned on the Run, Day 115 – Footy in October

Day 114 Friday 2/10/20 Grenfell, sunny 25 I can hear Apostle birds playing outside. Yes, playing. The highlight of any trip north is seeing these little guys chattering and playing in the dust, muttering to themselves and grooming each other. … Continue reading Banned on the Run, Day 114 – Seaton’s Farm

Day 113 Thursday 1/10/20 Canowindra to Grenfell, sunny 19 We decide on a late start so that we can have a good look at the town when the businesses are open. It’s also a good excuse for Elle and I … Continue reading Banned on the Run, Day 113 – We only stopped for a cuppa

Day 111 Tuesday 29/9/20 Lake Burrendong A closer look at the park reveals a bit of a shambles. A lot of the permanent cabins are overgrown and in need of maintenance and one gets the overwhelming feeling to start pulling … Continue reading Banned on the run, Day 111 – Beauty is in the detail

Day 110 Monday 28/9/20 Quirindi to Lake Burrendong, 19 It got down to about 8 degrees overnight. The gas hot water service coughed and gasped a few times. Woody changed the gas bottle over and it started like a charm. … Continue reading Banned on the Run, Day 110 – What’s the backup plan?

Day 109 Sunday 27/9/20 Uralla to Quirindi, -1 to 19 blue sky clouds Of course, it’s an icy cold morning. The van smells different. It’s funny how a change of temperature or air or location changes the feel and smell … Continue reading Banned on the Run, Day 109 – Country Comfort at The Imperial

Day 108 Saturday 26/9/20 Mylestom to Uralla, New England, up on the plateau blue skies with strong icy winds up to 60kmh, 7 degrees. We’re a little anxious as we’ve never towed the vans up the Waterfall Way before. It’s … Continue reading Banned on the Run, Day 108 – On the road again

Day 107 Friday 25/9/20 Mylestom, hot northerly 29 The Prado’s anxiously await the arrival of the man from ABCO Caravan Repairs. He should just put a tracking device on us we always have something in need of repair. He quickly fixes the leak replacing their old hose with a shiny new red one. It’s great service and a fair price and so good to know whenever we’re on the Coffs area. El Prado goes down to the RSL Club to buy a box of beer (the Club doubles as the local pub in a small town like this). He’s met … Continue reading Banned on the Run, Day 107 – Chances are

Day 106 Thursday 24/9/20 Mylestom, sunny 24 Shopping in Toormina and strolling around Sawtell I spot a blouse on sale. It’s a perfect chance to grab a bargain before going home and without risking a busy shopping centre. We all take walks on the beach at various times, though I doubt that the others talk to the birds. No, rethinking that I think El Prado probably would as we’ve sprung him chatting to quite a few furry and feathered friends on this trip. We have new neighbours and they tell us that they were touring Tasmania in March. They spent … Continue reading Banned on the Run, Day 106 – A Mess of Musings