The two Tonkins were without their kombi for almost a month during the end of December and early January and let me tell you, Luke and I found ourselves feeling a little... well... displaced. Not homeless, as we made sure we ferried ourselves around to all living relatives and friends as to not overstay our welcome as we returned home for the summer holidays. But explaining to the average 9 to 5 worker who was allowed a lousy 10 days off during the Christmas break that we were currently on a 'holiday from our holiday,' and being faced with either rolling eyes or a scary looking death stare that translated to 'I'm sorry but I hate you,' we felt it time to fly back to Melbourne and pick up Jefro the kombi and start our travels once again.
One final word on the whole 'holiday from a holiday' thingy before you flick off your computer in protest at such an outlandish concept, don't kill me, but it really is as good as it sounds. Okay, enough!
Back in Melbourne, we felt the best thing to do to get us back into the travelling spirit and to bide some time before we head to the tennis for a bit of Nadal action at the Australian Open on Tuesday, was to get back to nature. And what better way to do it then with a trip out to Mount Dandenong - a must for any Melbourneite or interstate visitor alike.
Just 18km from the heart of Melbourne's city, you can find yourself surrounded by a mix of quaint English style gardens and lush Aussie bush. Plus, the choice of top quality restaurants, cafes and tea rooms is amazing. You could have hot choccie after hot choccie and no one would bat an eyelid. Hell, they'd join in and order a batch of home made scones and cream for the road.
So I guess you could say we've managed to slip back into this whole 'trip around Australia' thing with minimal fuss and I'm pleased to say, Jefro started first go, after sitting cold for four weeks. Champion!
Yours in the great outdoors,
Odette
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