Melbourne

We're lost....

We were headed to EPI, blinked and missed it. "Let's try Paradise Falls. It says Turn left here... and is that second right". Getting a bit dirty, eh!, and narrow. "Do you reckon the van will fit across that bridge", is that a tree across the track?". "Wonder if we can turn around". "Might be a problem if someone comes the other way".

"Bryan, no-ones going to come the other way... "Yes dear...!"

Let's ask this guy for directions...!

We found our way to Toolangi and stayed at the recreation reserve in a free camp site alongside the river. It had drop toilets.... luxury!!!

We left early and drove up through King Lake, Wittlesea and on to Craigieburn where we dropped the Caravan off to have some minor items fixed. Then on to Mt Martha. 

A ride down to Point Nepean was planned for the following day. The weather was excellent, no crowds. My mate from Swifts Creek has some family links in the area, we found them, but I don't think they're moving any time soon... 

The old fort, quarantine station and the cycling are really worth a look, and it's a great day out. Harold Holt also made his final appearance in the area. Note the unexploded ordinance sign next to Rose, and tunnels were amazing.

The Caravan has been fixed, and we're now comfortably ensconced in Lysterfield "dog sitting" for the next 10 days...

We're adding some heavier coils to the car's rear suspension this week, putting some carpets in the van and a shelf in the back of the car over the next few days.
 

The road trip starts properly on the 21st June.....