Goondiwindi to the Capricorn Coast – Another Thirsty Tour Comes to an End
Sadly, all good things must come to an end, and it was time to point the vehicle back towards the Capricorn Coast. Another Thirsty Tour was drawing to a close, and we had the final stretch of road between us and home.
Much like previous years, there isn’t a great deal to report about today’s drive. No major sightseeing stops, no exciting discoveries and no unexpected adventures to add to the travel diary. Just the kilometres rolling by as we made our way home.
But that’s touring for you. Some days are packed with attractions, historic pubs, country bakeries and places that make you pull over for yet another photo. Other days are simply about getting home in one piece and reflecting on the adventure you’ve just had.
And what an adventure it had been! We’d covered plenty of kilometres, explored new places, revisited some old favourites and made more memories along the way. That’s what keeps us heading out on the road whenever we get the chance.
Of course, the reality of everyday life was waiting for us back home. For me, it would be back to work the following week. After days of travelling, sightseeing and enjoying life on the road, returning to the usual routine was going to be a bit of a shock to the system!
Fortunately, there was another adventure on the horizon. Our next trip would be Bali, which was going to be a particularly special one. Not only would it mean another opportunity to escape and explore, but it would also coincide with a major milestone in my life — retirement from the workforce!
After years of working, the thought of finally hanging up the work boots and having more time for travelling was certainly something to look forward to.
So, while this Thirsty Tour had reached its final destination, the adventures were far from over. There’d be another trip to plan, more places to discover and, no doubt, plenty of opportunities to raise a glass along the way.
After all, retirement was approaching, and we had no intention of letting the grass grow under our feet!
The Thirsty Tourists — Touring is thirsty work!
