Monday, December 18, 2017
Lee and Azzie - The Life I Want Tour: Day 67 - QLD - Almost Christmas....
Lee and Azzie - The Life I Want Tour: Day 67 - QLD - Almost Christmas....: Hello again.... Well it is almost Christmas, and therefore we are staying off the roads during this busy time. We have returned to Qld, th...
Day 67 - QLD - Almost Christmas....
Hello again....
Well it is almost Christmas, and therefore we are staying off the roads during this busy time. We have returned to Qld, the place where Azzie was born and raised and an absolute beautiful part of Australia.
I have quite a lot of preparations to do for items to be sold and the profits to go towards our fundraising goal. The life we have chosen is such a rewarding one. On a personal level, I am in a happy place for the first time in years. In fact, at times I can't believe how totally relaxing and wonderful it is. I am so fortunate to be able to do this, and so glad I made the decision.
The last few weeks have been so fullfilling, just getting into the swing of life on the road. In fact, now that the festive season is upon us, I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever.
I am finding that old mindsets and habits are fading away, the feelings of being 'stuck' in a rut or bogged in routine have gone, even though I have new routines now. It is quite amazing how we can become slotted into the fabric of the societies we live in, and the opinions and views of 'the masses' overtake our innermost desires. I do not miss this at all.
Having the focus of finding a cure for brain cancer keeps it always in my mind. I take the opportunity to discuss it at every opportunity. However, the time I have taken to 'get used' to our new life and also the festive season has taken me off the front line, so to speak. This does not mean I am abandoning our goals, but rather am gathering strength.
In the New Year we will be revealing exactly how we will be reigniting our fundraising goals. But until then, I want to add an incredible example of what can be achieved towards this goal...
Please watch this video...
An amazing example of generosity towards finding a cure and funding research....
Until our next post...
Azzie and I wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy new year...filled with laughter, love and joy xxxxx
( our xmas tree xxx )
Well it is almost Christmas, and therefore we are staying off the roads during this busy time. We have returned to Qld, the place where Azzie was born and raised and an absolute beautiful part of Australia.
I have quite a lot of preparations to do for items to be sold and the profits to go towards our fundraising goal. The life we have chosen is such a rewarding one. On a personal level, I am in a happy place for the first time in years. In fact, at times I can't believe how totally relaxing and wonderful it is. I am so fortunate to be able to do this, and so glad I made the decision.
The last few weeks have been so fullfilling, just getting into the swing of life on the road. In fact, now that the festive season is upon us, I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever.
I am finding that old mindsets and habits are fading away, the feelings of being 'stuck' in a rut or bogged in routine have gone, even though I have new routines now. It is quite amazing how we can become slotted into the fabric of the societies we live in, and the opinions and views of 'the masses' overtake our innermost desires. I do not miss this at all.
Having the focus of finding a cure for brain cancer keeps it always in my mind. I take the opportunity to discuss it at every opportunity. However, the time I have taken to 'get used' to our new life and also the festive season has taken me off the front line, so to speak. This does not mean I am abandoning our goals, but rather am gathering strength.
In the New Year we will be revealing exactly how we will be reigniting our fundraising goals. But until then, I want to add an incredible example of what can be achieved towards this goal...
Please watch this video...
An amazing example of generosity towards finding a cure and funding research....
Until our next post...
Azzie and I wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy new year...filled with laughter, love and joy xxxxx
( our xmas tree xxx )
Friday, December 8, 2017
Day 57 - Urunga NSW - 8/12/2017....with reviews of our stopovers since our last post...
Hello from Urunga. It has been almost a fortnight since our last post because we have been free camping and out of internet service in places.
I must say that I personally am starting to adore this way of life. A sense of freedom has overtaken me. This has been enhanced by my decision to take a few weeks off from fundraising and just 'being' in the moment, and may I say there have been some fun moments.
I will list our stopover places in a timeline since our last post...
After leaving Red Head, we travelled to Wingham. We spent three nights there free camping on the river. It was a lovely place, although some of the locals were a tad 'out there'. As I was reversing the van into it's position, another camper decided to 'try' and guide me. I appreciate the efforts but all he did was confuse me with his somewhat garbled directions. Needless to say I levelled and parked in a corner with temperate rainforest on two sides.
During our time there, I walked through the town and also successfully tried fishing. I caught a flathead, legal size and it was delicious. It seems I was the first person to actually catch anything for over a week....yayyy me.
Photos of Wingham:
I must say that I personally am starting to adore this way of life. A sense of freedom has overtaken me. This has been enhanced by my decision to take a few weeks off from fundraising and just 'being' in the moment, and may I say there have been some fun moments.
I will list our stopover places in a timeline since our last post...
After leaving Red Head, we travelled to Wingham. We spent three nights there free camping on the river. It was a lovely place, although some of the locals were a tad 'out there'. As I was reversing the van into it's position, another camper decided to 'try' and guide me. I appreciate the efforts but all he did was confuse me with his somewhat garbled directions. Needless to say I levelled and parked in a corner with temperate rainforest on two sides.
During our time there, I walked through the town and also successfully tried fishing. I caught a flathead, legal size and it was delicious. It seems I was the first person to actually catch anything for over a week....yayyy me.
Photos of Wingham:
Next stop Coopernook Hotel:
Two nights here were lovely, despite being lead into a deadend by "dora the explorer" (satnav) on the way. I am so proud that I was able to turn the rig around successfully lol.
This is a free camp as well behind a lovely old pub on the edge of a river.
From here we went to Wauchope and stayed for a couple of nights and then to Frederickton Golf Club, where we were the only van on the place. Sadly the restaurant wasn't open on the Sunday night we were there so I popped into the clubhouse and bought a couple of 'chardy's'...was a quiet stpot and again free.
Lastly we arrived at a farm stay which I discovered online almost 9 months ago. Located at Eungai Rail, Madrigal Farm was a pure delight. They only take two vans or campers at a time, I arrived early and took advantage of power for the three nights we were there. Peaceful, serene and surrounded by native bushland and wildlife. The livestock on the farmlet kept me thoroughly amused, especially the chickens as you will see in the following photos and videos...
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Until our next Blogger entry, tatahh for now. And thank you all for reading.. :)
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