After a slower start to the morning than we'd planned we drove out the gate just before lunch time, the cat snarling at us with his 'I don't know what you're up too but I'm not happy' look! We only made it to Lang Lang when hunger and fuel needs told us it was time for a break. I'm sure we'll get better at longer distances very soon. (And if not, I'll google pics of the truck rally). Mr. Thorough, also referred to as Will did his third check of the day of the van and vehicle. Oops, one blinker already on the blink! But without much fuss and no swearing, honest-true! he had that light winking and blinking again in no time! So off we went! One more stop was needed to try to find a barbecue gas line for Dad's old orange 2 burner BBQ as the easy butane burner we'd had packed has been recalled due to explosions during use. Yeek. No luck with gas line but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm.
Once we hit the West Gate Bridge I felt that 'Yer, this is really happening feel' 😊. So did Will, especially every time a truck came anywhere near us. When they are behind us, they suck us back. Beside us, they blow us to the side but when just in front they pull us along. 1 out of 3's not bad!
The trip is feeling very relaxed as Will isn't yelling at cars to speed up and get out of the way - why aren't you sitting on the speed limit, you idiot - because this time we're the idiots! The car putters along nicely on flats but not as much power up hills as Will had hoped for. I'm outwards saying, 'oh well,' inwardly going 'YeeHaa, I can see the scenery!' Lucky we left 3 days early. Lol.
So tonight we are tucked up warm and safe in Ararat. The music is playing, the heater is keeping us warm and all is good. Day One a success!
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