Today we head back to Jucy Rentals and collect the van which will be our home for the next few weeks. We load up our bags, having slimmed down our day to day items and stocked up on food and essentials for the days ahead. We have decided to head a little further north towards Port Douglas and beyond and begin our Australian journey. The van is a lot swisher than dear old Nelly the Nissan and comes complete with fridge, gas hob and dvd players. The girls will sleep in the roof pod or penthouse ( up the ladder ) while David and Nicole will sleep in the van.
It is not that far and whilst we intend to free camp as much as we can we decide to make use of a cheap van park in Port Douglas for our first night on the road passing some great views on the way.It rapidly becomes a test of all our spirits as with failing light we try and negotiate the roof is pod, the bags, the bedding, the gas hob and a wobbly ladder. All under the watchful eye ( and quiet amusement) of our obviously very experienced and capable older neighbours who have been camping for ever. It is clear we have a lot to learn... and fast!
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