- 1 cassette of 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
- 1 milkshake stop in Bega
- 52 games of eye spy
- 15 minutes feeding a red ‘roo
Marion's 1980 Mount Martha holiday
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Every summer, after moving from Mount Martha to Sydney, we’d road trip back to our home town and visit friends and relatives. The first of many ritualistic drives became a vivid source of childhood summer memories defined by sugary treats, fly-riddled beaches and Douglas Adams.
Taking off
Cobargo’s mice and men
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Fun on the swing
Blessed are the cheese makers
Swatting flies in Marlo
Caves and kangaroos
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Feeding goats
Breaking bread in Bairnsdale
Coming round the mountain
The trip was very much a test of patience for us. We were all without Walkman’s so there was little room for escape. Whether we liked it or not, this trip was a collective experience. Other than pretending to sleep, we were all in it together. Even though we’d occasionally get on each other’s nerves, I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
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Furry friend
Road Trip Tales are Member-shared memories, providing a sample of their route. Some highways and routes may no longer be open today. If you would like to emulate Marion's journey, use the multi-place map. above, or create your own route using our trip planner and our road trip guides.