Day 6 Bundaberg.

Had a great stay with Judy in Tewantin and went for fish and chips where we went with Heather M when we went to Noosa. Jude knows just about everyone and so met lots of people. And now the weather is soo warm. I have had to take the 2 blankets off. Jude is a very early riser so met her at a coffee shop at 8am. Then back packed up and off to Maryborough where I popped in to see Col Connell who I had met years ago at our second wedding reception in Ayr. Then onto Bundaberg. Was hard pressed to find a caravan park and had to resort to google. Found one and now with everyone else at reception to get reception!!! Nearly had a major problem when the screw fell out of my glasses but found it and after many tries got it back in and asked a caravan man if he had a very little screwdriver and of course he did!!!
Off tomorrow to Rockhampton, going slower now as I am enjoying the warmer weather, cane fields, and reasonably d3cent roads. All very good.
Photos of Jude and I , then on the road in my summer gear and here at Bundaberg.



Comments

  1. abroadabroad10 June 2017 at 02:34

    Short sleeves. The weather must be warm! Good for you. Looking forward to my trip north. Rob and Judy left today.

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  2. Anne10 June 2017 at 17:31

    Sounding great. I always carry a small screwdriver for that same issue. From Ubud

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  3. Karyn 10 June 2017 at 19:09

    Great to read of your safe progress. My first comment seems to have disappeared into cyber space but it was basically...ahhhh the freedom of a road trip. Enjoy my friend!

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  4. Jenny18 June 2017 at 20:46

    Just found out about your blog from Karyn.Will enjoy catching up with your travels

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