Day 1 Sunbury to Mildura

A big day today, the day we move out of our current home at 3 Kenthill Court, Sunbury. After 3 ½ years of enjoying the house we designed and built (changing the design of a kit home – Harkaway Homes), it was time to pack ourselves up, and hit the road on a three month holiday around Australia.

After a final walk around, last minute clean and vacuum, and after saying goodbye to our lovely neighbours, we made the final preparations packing up the car, and caravan.  We recently purchased a new car for our journey (a Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 4WD) which Brendan has decked out with electric brakes, and all the latest gadgets, and carefully tested the power to the van, and the weight ratio on the tow bar, etc. The caravan has been stacked to the rafters with everything we need, so are ready to hit the road.  (Those of you who know Brendan well, may know of his ability to pack a whole lot of stuff into tight places likes a well pieced jigsaw). 

We purchased the caravan last November (Coronet Farren), and we have completed quite a few happy weekends around Victoria in it over the last few months. We jokingly refer to it as “the Tardis”. Although only 14ft in length when folded down and in, it has beds that pop out either end in a matter of seconds, and also a double bunk inside. Complete with a good sized fridge, microwave, hot plates and grill we think we have everything we need. Although, we are taking the thermomix too for good measure! Luxury!

So we finally headed off at 9.30am, with Sam (aged 11) and Lily (aged 8) looking forward to a family camping adventure of a lifetime. Three months off school – what child wouldn’t be happy with that? Our destination on our first night is Mildura – a 6 hour journey of about 500kms. We are looking forward to staying with our fellow adoptive Korean family friends, the Stewarts. Our kids have a lovely friendship with their kids – Seb aged almost 11, and Zoe 7 and they are eagerly looking forward to spending some time with them at their home.

After a long day of driving, via Charlton, Sea Lake, and Ouyen, we pulled up in front of the Stewarts at about 3.30pm. It was terrific to catch up with them again. We are lucky enough to spend a few days each year at various camping spots around the state with about 8 Korean adoptive families who have children around the same age, and treasure our easy friendships with each other.

After a lovely homecooked meal (thanks Robyn!), and a lengthy chat, we settled ourselves in (inside the house) for a good nights sleep.