Sugar Cane

July 11 – Friday

Up bright and early for the long trip south for the awning repairs before heading north once again. The people at City RV Centre, Loganholme, were just wonderful – so helpful and obliging. Because we decided to have different stabilising bars which were much cheaper than the single bar on the original awning, they reduced the excess by $100. We left a six pack of Boags Premium with the service guys – hope they enjoy a good beer!

It was noon by the time we hit the road and decided to drive as far as was comfortable. We made it to Maryborough about 4.00pm and discovered the caravan parks were full, of course (lots of permanents up this way). A nice man let us overnight on a leafy, flat area inside the gate and although we could connect to power, the water was too far away for the hose to reach.

We definitely know we are in Queensland – lots of sugar cane to look at and the winter clothes have now been packed away. At 5.30pm, we are still in t-shirts and the heater hasn’t been turned on.