One More Sleep

Friday, 1 October

Today was sunny!!! All day!!!

We decided to visit the Melbourne Leisurefest, which is being held at Sandown Racecourse, only a short distance from where we are staying. This show was advertising caravans, motorhomes, tents and campers, 4 wheel drives and all associated accessories. We arrived at the opening time of 10.00 am and discovered that most of the car parks were full! We had a lovely time, looking at numerous caravans, deciding very quickly that some we didn’t like, others had features that we liked, and ended up deciding we were quite happy with our Jayco Sterling.

Despite spending all day at the show, were only looked at a small percentage of caravans (not even pop-tops!) and a limited number of brands. Kathryn was very intent on looking at Winnebagos and quickly became disillusioned! However, the Sunliners and Jaycos were more to her liking – and ours! If one was interested in motor homes, of course.

There were plenty of accessories to look at (no shortage of dream pot type appliances) and we actually purchased a shade screen for the awning. We also came home with a few pamphlets for other “good ideas.” It was while we were looking at accessories that we met a couple from Traralgon who we had spent time with last year in Cairns (and kept in touch with). I think we spent a good half hour talking madly!

It was a good day, although the feet are now rather tired. An email from TT Line has informed us we do not get a shorter trip tomorrow night because of Daylight Saving commencing, we simply will arrive an hour later.