Jan 9: Trusty Rusty... my not so brand-new Van!

Today is van purchase day. I have withdrawn a giant pile of fancy, colorful, plastic, Australian money. Ken and I head over the bridge to Manly one last time, buy the van and get it registered. I get into the drivers seat, and utter Mick's Australian driving mantra (left, left, left) reminding myself which side of the road to aim for.

We spent the morning at Manly beach, enjoying a perfect Saturday - one of the first beautiful days of the holiday season.