Day 6 was an opportunity to give our aches & pains a well deserved rest and to catch up with our families.

Andy, Troy & I (Dave) had the opportunity to spend the night with our families and in comfy beds.  The real “workers” (Jamie, Rodney & Shannon) stayed at our base camp at Fitzroy Falls Conference Centre and we all caught up this morning.  Well almost… 

Troy had decided to head home last night which ended up being very fortunate.  KEA Campers had been able to arrange to provide a replacement vehicle which was on it’s way back to their depot from a couple heading home from Byron Bay.  So Troy (in the best interests of the team) stayed in Sydney until the vehicle was ready and made his way to Fitzroy Falls leaving at 6:45pm.  What a legend!!

For the rest of us, the day was filled with rest, cricket, rest, swimming, rest, eating, and did I mention….rest.

Late afternoon, a brief storm hit the area and the Luke & Amanda Reuich (managers of the Conference Centre) offered us a great indoor area for us to use & sleep in tonight.  This will give us scope to organise ourselves and prepare for the final 4 days. 

We’re so excited about what lies ahead.  Joining us to walk will be Matt Kirk (Andy’s brother), David Gallop (NRL), Penrith Panthers players, Jason Morrison (2GB), Karl Stefanovic (Today Show), Liz Ellis (Australian Champion) and Kristina Kineally (NSW Disability Services Minister).  Media lined up includes 2GB again tomorrow, hopefully a follow up plug from The Today Show, ABC Local Radio, The Footy Show and more.

But most importantly, we have not lost sight of the finish line – Parra Stadium next Friday night when we will complete was has so far been the most amazing adventure of our lives.

Once again, to all our families & friends who have called/emailed/texted your support, we are truly grateful and helps beyond words to keep us going when we’re doing the hard yards.

Bring on Day 7!!