Unfamiliar Territory

12 October 2014 is the day we started the next chapter of our lives. Having had jobs and financial security almost all our lives, we are off in our camper trailer to explore Australia and hopefully get work along the way to finance the trip. Our first job will be at The Innamincka Hotel.

We left Sydney at 9.30am after a lovely breakfast of bacon, eggs and pancakes cooked by my sis-in-law. We both like to thank S, L and M for their hospitality during our 3 months stay at their home. It would have been extremely difficult for us to prepare and embark on our journey without their help.

It was a 6 hour drive to Point Plomer, near Port Macquarie, including a short ferry ride. We did not expect the ferry crossing nor the 5km of rough and sandy tracks. Once again, we took the hard way in! We had to let some air out of the tyres due to the soft sandy track. Our first challenge and the Landy did the job again. Credit goes to the driver as well.

Point Plomer Campground

Point Plomer Beach

We arrived at the campground right next to the beach and set up the Podd. We would have preferred not to pay the $20 but had no other option. At least its next to the beach and has toilets/showers. No hot water, though.

Walked on the beach after chicken stir fry dinner. Learned how to cook rice on stove. My first attempt wasn't a complete failure but could be better and quicker. Might increase the heat and get it boiling quicker. On the beach, we found loads of blue bottles washed up the shore due to the strong windy condition. Anyone in the water today would definitely get stung.

Its now 8.45pm and time for bed. Rising bright and early tomorrow.