Road trip to Geelong

Christmas really started in style for Mark and I as we began a 14 day road trip to the New South Wales coast though the Victoria Alps.  As part of the trip preparation the car went into the garage to have items such as a car a radio, a roof rack, fridge and spare battery attached. This is just to name a few items. And mum no we didn’t take the kitchen sink (J ). We needed these items because some of the camping areas we went to were very remote. This included half a tank of diesel and a second spare wheel on the roof rack.  It may have also had something to do with the fact that Mark would not have considered doing the trip without all the items mentioned. His short time in the boy scouts appears to have paid off, on the ‘be prepared ‘front.  I can say that it all came in handy in our great adventure. 

After packing the car on Wednesday night, Mark picked me up from work on 20^th December 2012 and we drove the 6 hours to Ballarat (Victoria).  We spent the night at Oscar’s Hotel. After a fantastic meal, we explored Ballarat. On our walk we found a lost item of Santa’s. 

After a very relaxing evening and an amazing breakfast in Bibo Bistro, the road trip continued to Geelong to visit my Friday Fi began.

 Building in Ballarat

Fi and her sister Katherine showed us a great time in Geelong. Which was rounded off with yet another amazing meal at The Heads restaurant. Who’s desert portions were eye opening.

 

Sights around Geelong 

 Fi and I at the beach

The Heads

Fi, Katherine, Mark and I enjoying a sea view during dinner

Following a lovely stay at Fi's and stocking up on water and food. We started our trip to Bendigo. That was after we dried off the inside of the car. When I filled the water contianers in the car, and forgot to check the seals of the water containers.