Day 1

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Well today was a BIG day. Started out before 4 in the morning. Looked like Marli was going to miss us, she stood on the verandah and watched us drive off. She looked a bit sad. Felt pretty melancholy myself.. Even though its going to be a great trip it will take some getting used to and it will be sad being away from everyone,especially the wee littlies!
But none the less, here we go!
Rob did a fabulous job today, driving for 10 or more hours. I wasn't any help as I was trying to recover from the residuals of a head ache, so rode in the 'first class cabin' for quite a while.
(Sshh don't tell anyone, but its up the top in the bed! Not entirely legal, but very comfy!)
We stopped a few times for coffee breaks. Lunch was at Jerilderie, in Ned Kelly country. Cute little place, plenty of Ned memorabilia.
First overnight stop is at Forbes. We have cute river side spot, a freeby (gotta love that!) Seems like a nice little town. Weird statues in the town centre, though.
We will have a pretty early night. So far we have traveled 818 k's. We only are doing this to get to Qld so we can start the Bago bash in the sunnier climes and at a more leisurely pace!
Bye for now, we miss everyone.

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Photos

Bago
Bago's ready to go!

Bago Beau & Ozzie
Lynn can 'bearly' stand to leave the kids behind!

Tocumwal river
NSW border

Jerilderie1
Lynn and Ned Kelly

Forbes1
Rob meets the wicker horse

Forbes2
Weirdest sculpture ever!

Forbes3
Chinese and a well earned relax

Comments

[Kirby]

The dish
Are you going to the dish?

[Rob and Lynns Bago bash]

The Dish
Yep, we went Kirbs! It was great! See the pics

[Sharon Allen]

Bon voyage
Howdy guys, how exciting for you both to be finally, on the road. Love the photos and you are right about the weird sculptures. Safe travels.

[Rob and Lynns Bago bash]

Ta Shaz, hope you get something from the Blog!