On the road again...

Yes we're back to touring the country having returned from a trip back to our native Tasmania. We had a nice time visiting family and friends for 3 weeks and managed a few fishing trips in which we were much more successful than our mainland forays. We even hiked into lake Nameless for a couple of nights picking up some nice brown trout from lake Explorer on our walk in. Thanks go out to our families for putting us up (and putting up with us!). It felt a little strange not having our own place! Upon returning to Sydney we stayed a few nights with John and Judy who we really cant thank enough for their hospitality. We also need to put a shout out to Seamus who took us out on Sydney harbour in his boat for an evenings fishing. Unfortunately the fishing action was very slow. Ruth caught a small eel while Bronson somehow reeled in a star fish! After three nights with the Reids we headed up to Singleton to stay with friends Damon, Donna and Tilly who have just welcomed their son and little brother, Joe into the world. In spite of having a 4 day old baby in the house and Damon's parents Rob and June, they were only too happy to have us park our little van on the front lawn for a few days. Again we really appreciate the hospitality. Damon was able to take us for a fish where Ruth managed her first bass on the fly. Bronson on the other hand came up empty handed losing the only fish he hooked after a poor leader join failed! We enjoyed three nights with Damon and family reminiscing old times and gleaning camping and fishing hints for our future adventures. We took a day trip into Medowie where Bronson and family lived for a couple of years and caught up with Aunty Colleen and cousin Elizabeth which was fantastic. Today we find ourselves at Lake Glenbawn having put up with temperatures in the high 30s. It was enough to force us to seek refuge in the cool but uninviting waters of the dam (it's only a little grotty looking!). It has cooled off considerably now as we sit here being attacked by mozzies! Our plan is to head into Barrington Tops for the next couple of days where we'll once again be chasing trout that supposedly call the rivers home. Anyways, I cant type and swat mozzies at the same time so we'll love you and leave you. Cheers!