Day 58

Awesome couple of days.  Left Sydney yesterday and drove to Bathurst.  Ian was very excited to drive the track, even if he was towing the caravan.

 Started heading down towards Canberra.  Couldn't believe how many dead wombats we saw on the side of the road.  Passed about 10 in a 2km stretch but probably 20 all up.  It was really sad.  We camped at a place called Bummaroo (which the kids thought was very funny of course).  It was a gorgeous little spot by the river, and just near where we were camping we found a wombat burrow which we thought was cool. 

 Had a campfire after dinner and roasted some marshmallows (kids said it wasn't as good as aunty's bonfires)

and while we were shining the torch around we saw the wombat wondering around.  It was sooooo cool!!!  And speaking of cool, I don't think I have ever been that cold!  It was freezing!!!!!!!!!!  Kaleb woke up crying cos he was sooo cold.  Caitlin went to bed with her thermals, her pyjamas. her dressing gown and another set of clothing on.  We had no power so we couldn't use our little heater. 

Drove through Goulburn the next day after we had thawed out.  (went for a walk along the riverbank first and found another 4 wombat burrows).  Had a photo with the Big Merino

and then on to Canberra.  Went to Parliament House and had a look around.  Took the kids in to the Senate and House of Representatives and let them listen to the speakers.  They weren't quite sure what was going on,  but then again neither were we.

 Went to the War Memorial which was amazing.  I think I could have spent the whole day there - it was huge and really interesting.

 Back to the caravan for dinner.  It is really cold but at least we have power tonight.  :)