Mildura

Pippa – today I was in the car for 7 hours. Tonight we are staying near the Murray River. We went to the pub for tea. We sore Big Lizze an old steam engine that came from Melbourne.

Campbell – it was a very long drive. We watched some very funny movies.

Lachlan- Today 13/6/08 we to go on our trip around Australia. In the car for 7 hours was not the best start I think but it was worth it. The place we are staying has a T.V., ping pong table and a little room with a fridge and other kitchen essentials.

Kathy – Well, our trip has begun. We traveled today to Mildura and are staying at a nice caravan park just outside Mildura by the Murray. The seven hour trip was quite OK – the DVD player was particularly helpful in keeping the kids occupied. Tomorrow we will see my Dad’s art exhibition in Mildura and then start on the way to Broken Hill. So far so good!

Rhys - saw many crops have just sprouted, these hold the hopes of the farmers. My hopes and prayers are that this year we get sufficient rains to get a decent crop. Triton got 14.5l/km with an average speed of 99km/h. Paid $1.79 for diesel in Melbourne, diesel in Mildura $1.85. Will be interesting to see what the highest cost we pay during our trip.