Our first destination was planned to be Flat Rock - out of Bathurst, but as there had been a sudden cold snap with snow falling and this would have meant that the roads would have been icy and dangerous the decision was made to go to Wingello Forest Park just out of Moss Vale.
There was a dirt road leading through thousands of huge, tall pine trees and when we came across a clearing we found 3 caravans from our Club already set up there.
We didn't uncouple the vehicle and quickly set up camp and got into some warm jackets and hats as it had turned very cold. For Happy hour weall sat under our awning ,as it was within a designated forest, there were no fires allowed past 1st October, so we were unable to have a campfire and as there was no power, we also had no heating, so when it got dark, we all went inside our caravans to keep warm.
We met our new Sydney City Slickers members, Tom and Dian Barnes, who were newly weds ( for the 3rd time) and on their Honeymoon !
Next morning Denise surprised us with a batch of Pumpkin scones baked on their Webber BBQ, so they were enjoyed for morning tea.
We spent the day chatting, knitting, crotchering, reading etc and enjoyed the company in the sunshine.
Monday morning we set off around 10am headed to Boorowa - stopping at Yass for a picnic lunch and fuel on the way. It was warm and sunny at Boorowa and after setting up, enjoyed yet another happy hour with the group plus 3 other ACC Members from Queensland on their way to the Muster.
Tuesday morning was overcast, but we took the opportunity to get some washing done in the laundry. The we drove into town and enjoyed lunch at the Bakery, then visited some of the shops along the main road, a lot were closed, then we drove around the town admiring some of the lovely gardens there. We all enjoyed a Chinese meal at the local restaurant.
We left Boorowa and arrived at Warri Rest stop where we planned to spend the next two nights. We were joined by Maria and Brian Minchin from Perth, whom we had met several times over the past year in several different places. We played the game of Klops on the almost flat ground in the area.
On Friday we woke to a very heavy mist before driving through Braidwood and onto Bodalla National Park where we spent the next night - we were joined by Chris and Ted Fielder and Mark and Nick from the "Caravan and Motorhome" Magazine who interviewed us all and took dozens of photos, and joined us beside the campfire for dinner.
Next morning I made pancakes for breakfast and we headed towards Mallacoota - stopping at Merimbula for petrol and arrived at Mallacoota and set up our vans before joining the group at the Wenham's annex for Happy Hour.
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