A dusty dry drive south from Albury today, with storms brewing to the west and lightning bolts hitting the brittle ground around us. After watching the storms develop we arrived in Melbourne for a late lunch with friends at their local.

Then hit the nearby bowl-o for a couple of ends (in the rain) and some craft beer…

Back to Shaz n Curls to use the amenities, after the kids showered and took advantage of the dryer for their (only set of easily accessible) clothes for our night crossing it was time for farewell and off to the port.

Who would of thought the ‘Dream Ride’ on Gaz’s bucket list would be beside us in the queue at the pier… We are all excited to be boarding ‘The Spirit’ for our 3rd time, this time with friends onboard for a fun night of catching up ahead.