Day 86 - meeting the Nelsons

Kate:  Yippee.  We are all looking forward to the arrival of the Nelson Clan, especially Emily who has missed Sophia so much.  Lunch and a frollic on the beach for the kids, who ended up in the water fully clothed.  The best way to "desand" them was a quick dip in the pool as well.  Ecstatic kids to be allowed a dip with clothes on!!!!  Dinner and catch up at the pub.  Lovely, lovely  lovely!!!

Day 86 - Real bedrooms and solid walls

Kate: We moved into the apartment the Nelsons had organised for us in Cottesloe.  They arrive tomorrow.  By the time we moved everything out and cleaned the van, the day was gone.  I don't think anyone minded leaving the van in the caravan park!

Day 85 - Moving out of van!

Kate: The day has finally come, to pack up and move out of the van.  After zero degrees again overnight, this day can not come soon enough for Steve and myself!!! Although, it is with mixed feelings that we empty cupboards and all those reminders we have collected along the way. We pack into bags what we are taking home on the plane and pack into boxes everything else which is being shipped home. 

For those unable to imagine the caravan and the set up/pack up process, here is a summary of what we have done just about every day for the past three months........








Fold up, pack up our bed

Pack away power lead, water hose, sullage hoses

Push in and fold away our bed, wind up stabilizer bars

Pack away outdoor chairs and table

Pack away outdoor matting

Hitch up car

Attach jockey wheel

Connect leads and chains

Empty toilet cassette (poos were banned!!!)