Thursday

Our first stop was in Wagga where the kittens were able to savour the fine foods And coffee offered in McDonalds. Then on to Gundagai where everyone sorted their own lunch. A group of riders from apt Lincoln were there too so it was great to catch up with some 'old' faces. As I was walking towards a few of my kittens I heard this voice boom out across the car park, 'Karen, Karen' and there was one the S/Sgts I knew from my Multiculural Services days. Not sure if it is a good thing or a bad thing that I am so easily recognisable from a distance after 25 plus years.... Back on the coach and arrive into Canberra to our hotel for the next few nights. Unfortunately I am starting to feel a bit poorly and have developed a sore throat that lots of vitamin C tablets are having no effect on. I'm not the only one either as two more have started a coughing symphony over dinner in the hotel restaurant. Frugal has a lot to answer for.....