We started 10 months ago. The 1st few weeks was slightly apprehensive - have we done the right thing........then you calm down and relax.
My suggestions: 1) don't drive more than 3-4 hours max a day otherwise become a long distance truck driver and you wont see great Australia!! 2) Say calm and don't argue with your better half (even if you are tempted). If you argue - both have a quick sulk and then start talking again and forget what the bitching was about - it will get less as you get used to going from a large house to this tiny RV. 3) don't over plan where you are going - take it easy - remember you worked all your life for this, so don't turn it into a drama - relax and have a drink 4) if youre in a CP (caravan park) or free camping -smile and say hello to your neighbours. Many of them have been doing this for a long time and can give you great tips on where to go and your RV 5) take a camera and use it - you will see some great sights to show others 5) eat when you want to and eat what you want to - try to be healthy sometimes lol. 6) always go for a wander and look at others ideas who to rig up their rigs, especially awnings - we have learnt so much from just looking and most men are proud to tell you how clever they are with various ideas (that they probably got from others lol
Right now we're in Melbourne and the weather is crap. Just had a big glass of good red wine (from Dan Murphys) and wife had her glass of spirits - thankfully she doesn't drink red wine. About to cook tea - watch the TV and hit the bed.
But most importantly, take your time, don't rush, learn by your mistakes (and you will make plenty) and enjoy your new life - its GREAT !!!!!!!!
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Cheers Bruce
The amazing things you see when nomading Australia
Gary, firstly, dont COPE! KNOW that this is someting you really WANT to do. A little bit of trepidatiion is expected but enjoy it mate. There is nothing out there that matches the feeling of freedom when you are doing something you really WANT to do.
Enjoy yourself, dont be in a hurry. If you don't get there today, well, get there tomorrow.
As some have said, and I am sure others will also agree soon, it is not so much how to fill the time ... but how time goes so quickly and you will need to continue travelling to achieve seeing what you increasingly want to see.
You need to remember that it is the journey NOT the destination/s that matter. Absorb it all and enjoy it while doing so.
The apprehension will soon abate and the excitement will increase as you get further along. The meeting of "like-souls" as you move along will further enlarge your horizons.
You will quickly see that there is SOOOO much to see ... and SOOOO little time. You will just keep on going and going and going
Cheers - John
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Your about to become addicted , once that travel bug bites there is no cure you'll become a travel junkie and want more ,we've been bitten and luv it
Enjoy ya trip .
Don't try and see everything. There is just too much to look at. Best to try and get a good look at several things rather than a brief glimpse of everything.
Don't be afraid to backtrack, there will always be something you missed.
G'day. Do not try to cope just enjoy. As others have said it is all about enjoying your self. If you miss something this time there will be other chances. also agree that you will become addicted and there is no cure. Go forth and enjoy yourselves.
Cheers
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Just do it slowly, it is not a race. Take time to have a chat to those around you each night. Some you will like, others, just tolerate, it is just a night or two. Look about as you drive and think how much you looked forward to this. Bet you don't go back to work in 5 months.
It's a big back yard to play in out there..... you'll soon realize that 5 months isn't enough and you'll want more..... LOTS MORE! The travelling becomes a disease that you never get sick of. And when you can't do it anymore you'll probably say "I should have done it sooner" and your other half will reply "Yes Dear".
-- Edited by madaboutled on Monday 18th of May 2015 12:08:50 AM
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Steve, Di & Ziggy We named our Motorhome "Roadworx" because on the road works "On The Road Again" Ford Transit with 302 Windsor V8 conversion, C4 Auto, 9 Inch Ford Diff All Lighting L.E.D., 260 Amp/h AGM, 530 Watt Solar + Kipor Backup Gen.
Yesdear wrote: leaving Melbourne then through the centre turn left
at Darwin then through the Kimberly ,
Don't do that. You will end up in the harbour.
You may consider turning left at Katherine, leave Darwin until another trip when you have more time on your hands. That way you will get more time in WA. If you do that you will have a more relaxed and enjoyable time in the west and will not have to go back in the next few years.
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