Maybe it was just me waiting on pins and needles, after I got off the 4th leg of my 4-hour train/bus trip this morning in a random town in Australia, hoping that I'd find my friends. (As soon as I can, I'll post the picture of the "V/line National Coach" that I rode in from Stawell to Halls Gap. It was actually more like a Vanagon from 1984, not a coach bus.)

I traveled in style with this V/Line (state transit system) "Coach" bus from Stawell to Halls Gap, Victoria

Two quick notes: the campervan idea has been abandoned for a variety of logistical challenges, but we are riding in style in a Toyota minivan. Plus, lodging is at the Emu Palace cabin, where there is a real kitchen. Anyone who knows Dave Chapman's cooking will realize that this is a major score.

Secondly, I saw my first kangaroo today. They are fun to watch jumping around!

Over the weekend, we'll stay out here in the park for some more hiking and climbing. On Monday and Tuesday, we'll drive portions of the Great Ocean Road. And thus, the great adventure continues...

written by  GoBlue on May 25, 2007 from Halls Gap, Australia
from the travel blog: J-Mac's Junket
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Sounds like you're having a great time. I will think much, much less of you if by the end of of your trip you haven't ridden a wild kangaroo. everyone's doing it I hear. Get on it!

written by  Sir Patrick on May 25, 2007

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