From Melbourne airport, we headed straight to the city of Ballarat, where we’d left our car with newly made friends, the Connor family. They’d invited us, and our other Ballarat friends Judy and Ian, to join them for a spit roast dinner. We’d like to thank them for a lovely meal, great evening and for coming to the rescue with car storage – much appreciated guys.

Dave had perhaps a little too much wine and beer and became the children’s entertainer for the evening, first enthralling them with card tricks, then promising them that he could levitate. His execution of the levitation left a lot to be desired and attracted shouts of ‘cheat’ from the audience (Calls of ‘cheat’ from the grandparents were a little harsh, I thought. They thought I’d raise three feet off the floor, lying down! – DaveB). His forfit was to act like an elephant and give the kids a ride on his back (his idea, definitely too much wine). We are now staying with Ian and Judy whilst we explore Ballarat and have our car serviced before heading out on our east coast road trip. Thanks to you both for putting us up. Or should that be putting up with us……