From Lismore we travelled through a variety of country, from horse stud properties, canola fields (this really make a beautiful patch work of the countryside) coal mines & wineries, arriving in Lithgow mid afernoon. We stopped in Mudgee to have a look around, this is a very pretty town, old but well maintained and lovely with trees and flower beds. There was quite a bit of hill climbing so I had to take it easy. Woke up to white frost all over ther ground....

Set off for Lismore to have the caravan fixed. Rob set the GPS for the shortest route, but he forgot to take out dirt roads. You've guessed it we went through a National Park that was very much dirt and pot holes. This saved us all of 10 minutes. The many thing is we arrived safe without any further damage done. Went straight to the repair place expecting to leave the van for a few days. When the man looked at the damage he said I have a part that will fit ...

Out in the wide open spaces again. I did see wild goats and emu on my way to Broken Hill. Today I have done the tourist sight seeing. Went to Pro Hart's studio and his daughter Julia. I met her husband and said a quich hello to her. Went out to the Flying Doctor base which I always find very interesting. The town is just surrounded by mines. I will be moving on quickly from here as there isn't much to see before Longreach where I will stop for a few days t...