Starting roadtrip from Perth

After a full night's sleep at Country Comfort (a pleasant hotel near the airport with a friendly and helpful staff), I picked up my Britz Trailblazer camper to start my road trip. This camper is fully loaded with a kitchen, toilet, and shower. It is only 5.5 meters. The rental cost makes me uncomfortable, and I have been feeling anxious about how much I am spending. I keep reminding myself this is a once in a lifetime trip.

Belmont Forum, a nearby shopping mall, was recommended for all my needs. I picked up a camping chair at Kmart (surprised they still exist). I got my sim from Telstra. I got groceries from Woolworths. This rentry into commerce was natural. I haven't shopped in a mall since 2015.

After all my errands were done, I reviewed the camping app to decide where I would camp. I picked Tuart Reserve a free campsite 222 kilometers away. The roads are smooth and nicely paved. In the first hour, I made a right and looked to my left for oncoming traffic. When I crossed into the intersection, I remembered that incoming traffic was to my right. It was fortunate that no one was there. I made a mental note to look both ways until I get used to driving here.

By 5:30, the sun has set, and it starts to get dark. My gps says I will arrive at 6. I start to speed to try to get there before it is completely dark. And with luck, I made it 5 minutes before it was pitch black. Whew! Signs on the highway warn wildlife, and I did not want to start my journey by hitting a kangaroo.

By 8 pm, I had organized my belongings and set up bed. I fell asleep immediately. By 1 a.m., I am awake and decide to put on headphones and listen to affirmations. I'm working on some mental reprogramming. I fall asleep shortly after.

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