Day 4 - South Hedland 30th June 2015

Off to South Hedland today. Lots of dead kangaroos, cows and cars! Arrived in South Hedland early afternoon and it was HOT! Kids went in the pool again and then went exploring picking out their hidey holes for the Spotlight game later.

I did my hair for the first time in 4 days (lol) and went off to see Claire and show off the Envy bling (I forgot to get a photo Claire 😥 ).

Lovely night, home early ready for another big day in the car. Broome here we come!

Day 3 - stay tuned! 29th June 2015

Battery still holding charge this morning and no warning lights on so we are heading off to Newman. Wish us luck!

Ok made it to Newman no probs. Pulled into caravan park & warning light came on again. Off to the mechanics and is in being fitted with a new alternator. So it was rather an expensive day!!! But...the weather is beautiful, the sun is shining, the kids have been swimming & my party in Port Hedland that was meant to be tonight is ok to reschedule til tomorrow. All ok.

Day 2 - Meekatharra 28th June 2015

Well we got off to a good start and hit Meekatharra about 9.30am. 10 kilometres out our car lost all power- radio went off, dash warning lights came on. Thought maybe the battery. Amanda drove us back to Meeka where no-one sells batteries!! Found a mechanic who eventually came out- thought it was the alternator. Thank goodness for the Telstra sim. RAC had no-one contracted out here but did come to the party and paid his $120 call out fee. Back to Meeka and booked in to the caravan park. Kids have been really good considering. They spent the day digging up rocks (we think iron ore), riding their bikes and playing chasey. Amanda and I spent the afternoon drinking wine. Ian spent the afternoon playing with the car. Thank you to everyone who contacted us with help and advice! He's not sure what he did but the battery seems to be holding charge. Will see how it goes in the morning.

Day 1- Cue 27th June 2015

Nice to be away and finally on the road! Didn't see the Horans the whole day and of course we are both with Optus so couldn't call! Thought they were in front of us and then was a but worried when we got to Cue and they weren't there!! We were about to leave when they pulled in - thank goodness! Quick set up and then a short walk and climb to see the sunset. First near mishap- kids found an old, very deep, mine shaft but luckily it was only rocks that went down it! Very cold night! Wish I'd brought my onesie!

2 Sleeps to go!!

Aagghhhhh! I'm not ready!

4 Sleeps to go

Only 4 sleeps to go til our next adventure.  Can't wait to get to that warmer weather.
Here's a pic from the last big trip - they look so little!