We packed the car up and spent a few days heading up the coast in our new Holden Commodore station wagon. Camping is always good fun and life on the road a banter full time however, throw rain into the mix and those f***ing Mosquitos and it's not so fun. We survived the ordeal with some pasta, general awesomeness and a lot of laughs. We also got to see... The big prawn! I literally spent 10 minutes crying with laughter as it is definitely the most bizarre thing...

I was sad to be leaving the family behind in Gunnedah at the train station but excited to be heading back to the boys in Newcastle. Barry had organised for me to meet his sister Josephine at the train station in Newcastle. I actually ended up stopping with her and her family (husband Dennis and son Mike) for a few days which was nice. Mike took me on a bit of a pub crawl the first night where we were surprised by the lads who were suppose to be camping up the coa...

Whilst I was in Gunnedah I had the very kind offer to stop with Stuart an his family in Tamworth. The hour ride from Gunnedah was a good chance to get to know Stuart and his wife Linda better. We arrived at their spectacular home with pool out back where I met their daughter Julia (unfortunately Stephanie was away at the time). After picking up some supplies we had an awesome evening full of laughter and anecdotes in the garden. It was bizarre sitting out in a w...

After an early start in Bondi, a bus ride and one hefty trek through Sydney In the heat I took my seat on the train to Gunnedah. I had planned to get some sleep on the 6 hour ride but found myself transfixed by the stunning countryside rolling by my window. I arrived in Gunnedah and was greeted by Helen and Barry at the train station. We took a scenic drive through Gunnedah past the river (more on this shortly) and the one set of traffic lights (unbelievable) to...

Due to the time of year virtually the whole of Sydney was booked up hostel wise. We headed to the promise land of Bondi in hopes of finding some accommodation but after procrastinating on the stunning beach somewhat we found that it was much the same tale in regards to accommodation. Luckily Chris and Ed could stop with Chris's friend Claire whilst me and Owen had the last two beds in the whole of Bondi. The situation had it's perks. Over the coming days we mana...