We headed to the Parkes Showgrounds which was the registration point for the rally. Registration consisted of visiting several tables in a building where we parted with some money and were finally given the detailed instructions for the intented safari route.
Fortunately we had power but the facilities were very limited but we suppose they were representative of a typical country showground setup.
We spent a pleasant afternoon in the motor home, he caught up with three episodes of the last series of “LOST” whislt “She” managed to close her eyes for a short period of time. Amazing how effective the AC was when it was 32 degrees outside.
We were collected at 5.00pm for a bus ride to the local golf club where we shared the evening meal with our fellow safarites. It was at this event that all safarites were introduced whilst receiving their name badges and further details of the safari were shared. We were proud to learn that the departure order from Parkes would be based on fund raising and thanks to our sponsors, we would be the fourth vehicle to depart. There are 83 motor homes going on the safari carrying 139 safarites.
It was warm when we went to bed and we awoke in the early hours of the morning with the van swaying from the westerly wind from a very strong weather change