Wet, wet wet in the ACT

 Wednesday

Last night I heard from my sister that she was in hospital with pneumonia, so Duncan has organised a doctor's appointment for me on Friday.

As we left Wangarratta the rain began and became heavier as we headed north...and persisted for the next 4 days in ACT. 

Jugiong had been recommended as a stopping point so we enjoyed a pleasant lunch there. 

The next 4 days we spent catching up with the family,enjoying the interactions with Arthur. He thinks Popop is the greatest thing since sliced bread and the feeling is mutual.

After my doctor's appointment on Friday we went along to Wiggle and Giggle at the local library. Such enthusiasm from the leaders considering most of the kids were more interested in each other but I guess something will stick.

On Saturday morning Duncan and Bianca made the difficult decision to have their beloved cat, Chicken, put down. He had been losing weight rapidly and was losing all his strength so it was time. RIP Chicken.

To avoid us all going stir crazy we went into the city for lunch and found some interesting art works in the centre.


Michael finally bought some new jeans and jacket. He no longer looks like a homeless person.

We were spoiled with fabulous home cooked meals every night and many smiles and cuddles but come Sunday it was time to  head back south to pick up the van and resume our travels.

We had been notified that the party we were to attend in Dubbo at the end of the month has now been postponed till next year so I expect we will be home slightly earlier than expected.




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