Author: The Hungry Expat

We encountered our first major hiccup on Monday. After thinking we were taking up permanent residency in Cobar due to some of Adam’s work commitments keeping us there, we had a break in the day and decided to drive from Cobar to the next town – a mere 40 minutes away – to have a… Continue reading Days 5 & 6: The first hiccup, and Broken Hill

So, we ended up spending another day in Cobar, mostly because Adam had some work obligations and needed to stay put. (He’s helping a client with a migration – IT people I’m sure will understand what that means.) Cobar was a significant mining town – primarily gold and copper – back in its day. (At… Continue reading Day 4: Sunday, April 16, 2023

Started the day still in Dubbo. Said goodbye to Blizzardfield, our first campsite (appropriate for a Minnesota girl, no?). We pulled into downtown Dubbo, so Adam could go for a run and I could explore the farmers’ market. But first, it was time for me to christen the campervan shower. Let’s just say it made… Continue reading Day 3: Saturday, April 15, 2023

Slept like a baby the first night in the campervan – the bed is surprisingly spacious and comfy. The campground was peaceful and quiet, and no serial killers tried to get us, Tony! We spent the day at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. I was there for the animals; Adam – less enamored… Continue reading Day 2 – Friday, April 14, 2023

Day 1 – Thursday, April 13, 2023 And we’re off. Adam and I are borrowing his Mum’s campervan for the next 10 weeks. Meet Sherwood, our trusty home and companion for the next 2.5 months: Indeed, Marsha’s campervan looks a lot like the LEGO campervan (so I got it for Adam for his birthday): (I… Continue reading The Vantastic Voyage: Kasey and Adam’s Wacky Working Holiday