It’s been some time since I’ve written anything and with a 5 week impending drive tour of Queensland, it’s a great opportunity for me to get back into a daily writing schedule.

My usual holidays would be abroad although in the middle of a pandemic, with not only National borders closed but State borders, I find myself seeking out alternatives. With Victoria in lockdown and residents not permitted to travel 5km from their home – I’m certainly luckier than some.

Travelling through Queensland was something shelved for when I retire and am no longer able to travel overseas however, with the trip a couple of weeks away, the planning all but sorted – I’m somewhat excited at the prospect of visiting places I’ve never been and revisiting some favourites.

I’m a camper (well, a camper of sorts) so I’m decking out the Honda HRV with a canopy and throwing the camp mattress in the back. I’m taking a leaf out of KonMarie’s book and will be taking but the bare essentials!

Join me on my solo trip in the Outback, I’m sure there will be a laugh or two, there will definitely be champagne – a shout out to those country pubs – get the Veuve in! Although I’m a bit partial to a Moët and Chandon Iced Imperial Rosè at the moment, thanks to my friends at Mamasan! I think I’ll stack the roof racks!