Finally finished cleaning out the house and left about 9,00. Normal pit stop in Jerilderie where Denny disproved a family myth that black swans attack blondes, This lonely swan was quite friendly and enjoyed anzac biscuits. Decided to set the atmosphere for the trip so stopped at the London Hotel in Ardlethan for a couple of cold beers and a counter lunch, I think it is about 50 years since I was there before and they did not remember me, Stopping overnight at ...

First day on the road. Enjoying a glass of wine while looking across the lagoon into the centre of Forbes. Raining when we left this morning but had sunshine from the Murray. Off to Moree tomorrow.