Well, and early start this morning with little sleep after we heard every single triple tear past at high speed. Tori reckons she counted 9 trucks, Glen and I think she might have been about 291 short!!!!! We head off at 7:30, a bit dewy but the lake is an absolute picture in the morning with the ducks stirring the water. First stop Meekatharra. (sp?). We pull in for fuel and a toilet stop. Glen in a rush to pay for fuel and move out the way for the next person, sees us heading out of the toilet which he then proceeds to go into himself, much to Shannae's disgust "Mum, Dad just went into the ladies toilets" He then makes a hasty retreat and into the correct one. The cashier gets a laugh too!!!! Poor Dad!!!
After a 230km drive we have a lunch break at Kumarina Roadhouse then head to Newman, van is towing well and the roads are fantastic to drive on, straight and flat, don't think that is going to last long though!!! Getting a sore hand waving to every truckie and caravan, which is all we seem to see on the road!!
Arrive at Newman, it is 26C, so of course the kids want to go for a swim, as you do when you have a pool at the park and your bathers packed. The water temp was absolutely freezing, so then a walk to the awesome playground across the road. The kids have been great in the car but they really enjoy a play.
So, another 516km under our belt, we knew we would have a few big days of driving to start, looking forward to stopping at Karijini.
So great to read your updates Nat, we've been thinking of you every night, wondering how you're all sleeping in the van. Sounds like a great start to your big adventure. Take care, love Karen, Dean, Fletcher & Lucas xxxx
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