Whatever decision we make, for now its all about the wandering, the seeing, and the recording of our adventures in words and pictures.
The safety net is being set aside. No longer will there be accompanying travellers as we traverse the great Australian land.
First it was Forbsey, returning to Newcastle for a wedding (which unfortunately due to Covid was postponed, much to his chagrin). Now Silver Leader and Rose, companions for both trips – Around Oz the First Time and Here We Go Again – have headed on their own way home.
It doesn’t help Silver Leader (Wayne) has hurt himself and will require surgery on a muscle in his arm, either here in Western Australia or immediately on his return to the East Coast, nor the call of the family they seem not able to ignore, is dragging them towards the east for Christmas.
For us, we have an appointment in Brisbane in February. The insecurity around lockdowns inflicted at the drop of a hat by state leaders, hellbent on apparently scoring political points, rather than seeking the greater good, has made us take the decision to be in Queensland for Christmas, rather than be in a position where a lockdown restricts from this most important of life moments for us.
