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I’ve had a few people ask me why I haven’t been updating the blog *** blush *** pure laziness unfortunately!

We’ve been on the road for 3 weeks now so I have had to think back and try remember what we did. I have trouble keeping up with what day we are in so this is tough!

Here is week 1

Day 1 – Monday

Sydney – Bangalow State Forest

We left Sydney and headed south west towards Gouldburn. It was great to finally get away again although we were both feeling a little uneasy. We set up camp at Bangalow State Forest camp ground. Most sensible people would have chosen a busier spot to ease back into the swing of things but not us. The campground was completely deserted. I lost count of the number of times the words ’shoud we go back to Sydney’ were muttered. But we’d agreed we’d give ourselves 3 weeks on the road before making a decision.

Not being clued up on the Australian Serial Killer facts I had no idea we’d picked Ivan Milat’s body dumping ground for a camp site. I have no idea what Scott’s excuse was but it hadn’t registered with him either. It was only once he spoke to his dad that it came out – cue decending fog for an extra creapy atmosphere! (I wish I was joking!!) We were so close to packing up and leaving – I think if the boys hadn’t been asleep in bed we probably would have! But we stayed.

Day 2 – Tuesday

Bangalow State Forest – Canberra

We didn’t even have to think about staying or going today! It was definitely GOING!! Headed off towards Canberra in the blustery winds. We checked out a few campsites/caravan parks near the center but settled for Cotter Reserve 20km west of Canberra. Its a great spot next to the river and there are even hot showers so we were pretty happy with it. Oh, and quite a few other campers so it was nice to not be alone.

Day3 – Wednesday

Canberra

We had a great time at the Questicon

Day 4 – Thurday

Canberra

We still had a few things to buy, like camp chairs etc. so we spent the morning shopping around for bits and pieces and then took the boys to a great adventure playground in the afternoon.

Day 5 – Friday

Canberra – Wee Jasper

Left Canberra and made our way to Wee Jasper. We just had to do the ‘touristy’ thing and take a photo with Jasper at the ‘Wee Jasper’ sign. According to the locals its done quite a lot! It just seemed apt seeing as Dave has been calling Jaz ‘Wee Jasper’ since he was born.

We camped at Billy Grace Reserve which is also on a river. Beaut spot but the flies were unbelievable! We took the boys down to paddle in the river but the water was pretty icy for my liking so we skipped stones instead. We then took a drive out to the caves but as it was just us the guy convinced us to come back in the morning for the tour.

We went to the pub for dinner seeing as the flies got into the lamb chops and had a nice time chatting to the locals and enjoying a few drinks.

Day 6 – Saturday

Wee Jasper – Kosciuszko National Park

Unfortunately we gave the cave tour a miss as the flies were driving me batty and I couldn’t stand another day with them. So we headed off towards Tumut. Great friendly little town. We had a wander through the town and then went off to find a camping spot in the Kosciuszko National Park. Its gorgeous and there are so many free camps to choose from. We settled on Jounama Creek Campground and found a great spot.

Day 7 – Sunday

Kosciuszko National Park

We drove out to caves nearby and did the self guided tour. Luca enjoyed walking through the cave even though he was a bit scared to begin with. Once he realised there were no monsters in the cave he was alright. We then did the steep walk down to the natural spring pool and had a swim. Not quite sure it was worth the long hike back up carrying the boys but it was nice enough.