Darling Thrivers,
I am thrilled to be bringing you Part 3 of my Thriver RV Journey!
Before living in a motorhome, I had never imagined how it could work. Now, after doing it easily for 3 months with Glenn and the 2 kitties – I really believe that this is something everyone should do if they can.
We were so blessed that I could work while we travelled, otherwise this lengthy trip could not happen.
Okay, so taking up from where we left off (Part 2 – you can also read Part 1 here) after the rescue mission with our lovely young French couple whilst crossing the desert between Northern Territory and Queensland, we came into a tiny town called…
Torrens Creek
Population 20.
We were wondering, what does that mean? It meant a pub/ service station / caravan park all in one. Nothing else … apart from 2 houses that we saw.
Here we had a lovely break from the harsh, hard drive from Mount Isa to Townsville. The roads are bitumen but really poor. There are terrible road dips, potholes and lumps and fierce crosswinds.
Northern Territory outback roads are far superior to Queensland ones. We met people towing caravans who don’t do over 70kms an hour because it is too dangerous. Upon stopping, I said immediately, “Let’s get a ginger beer!” (my new thing), and after two I relaxed as Glenn swam in the pool – the water was much too cold for me!
Then we were on our way again to Townsville – a northern Queensland border town. Our outback crossing, with the rescue mission took a total of 5 days. It’s a looooong way!
Townsville
Townsville is really gorgeous. The beachfront. The Strand boulevard. Overlooking Magnetic Island.
We had no idea just how lovely. Stunning! And quite the shock to be in civilisation again!
Interestingly the driver’s side front tyre was completely bald on one side, and needed to be replaced. It happened in the outback crossing; the fierce crosswinds needing Glenn to fight against them with the steering wheel.
Crazy!
Now that we were on our way up to the top of the Queensland East Coast, we started researching and planning some lovely stops.
Panuma
Heaven continued.
After an awesome Thriver Bootcamp final class with many of you beautiful peeps, we drove to Panuma, a very small mountain town heading towards Cairns.
Glenn, the crazy person he is swam in icy cold mountain water … nuts!!! He just had to do it!
This spot was akin to a Garden of Eden. Beautiful.
Then, from Panuma we drove to Ingam.
Ingam
This was a gorgeous random spot, an off-grid RV park with stunning nature surroundings.
Everywhere that you looked there were birds, wallabies, turtles and yes the friendly neighbourhood
crocodiles, one in particular (a big salty) that had been seen in the last 7 days.
I made several short MTE videos in this amazing spot, making sure I was AWAY from the water’s edge!
We were excited the next day to see the largest single drop waterfall in the whole of Australia.
Wallaman Falls
The lookout scenery was breathtaking and then we took the walk down to the waterfall itself.
It’s a long way down with the appropriate warning signs. We love these challenges! People saw us doing it in thongs (flipflops, not underwear, thongs is an Aussie word) and thought we were crazy!
Glenn found a way to swim in the waterfall pool which I believe hardly anyone ever does. It is ferociously powerful. After doing so he said it was almost even too much for him. (He is the original adventure dude!)
On the way back cows were all over the road. I had the joy of playing cow herder to clear the road. I really wanted to cuddle a calf but it wasn’t so keen! (I have this urge to cuddle every animal imaginable – except crocodiles).
Mission Beach was our next stop … and this became specifically about Dunk Island. Glenn had lived there for a while when he was young and was keen to revisit.
I just wanted to see it.
The were no passages from Mission Beach to Dunk Island available, so we came up with a plan!
Dunk Island
We did it … took our little 3 metre zodiac boat from the mainland over to Dunk Island, in crocodile territory.
I’m croc conscious – I did the research. Yes, they are there, no one has been eaten from a small boat yet, and I said, “Yep let’s do it!”
When we were getting out through the break, a huge wave came over the back of the boat and soaked everything. I started thinking, “Is this really a good idea, and thank god there were no crocodiles in that wave – (do they surf)?”
On we pressed, and thank goodness the journey got smoother and before long we had arrived at Dunk Island.
I said to Glenn, “Let’s go to the shop for some food” (Our food was soaked and ruined). He roared laughing and said “Melanie, there are NO shops here.”
Ha, ha I had been thinking “Hamilton Island!” (I can be seriously ditzy sometimes!)
Anyways, what an awesome day even without food. We had an incredible walk to the lookout at the top of the mountain. It’s very sad to see the damage that still exists from the cyclone years ago. Dunk Island has just been sold again and they are rebuilding.
Maybe it will come back to its former glory?
The adrenaline wasn’t finished with though. There was a lagoon on the island and Glenn went in it. I yelled, “Get out babe, you don’t know what is in there! It doesn’t FEEL okay!” (I totally listen to my intuition.)
Later, we got talking to a caretaker who told us YES there are not one, but TWO saltwater crocs in that lagoon – and by the afternoon (which it was) after getting sun they become super-charged!
Adventure men ESPECIALLY really need to be more cautious.
Then our journey northward continued.
Port Douglas
Port Douglas, is an affluent holiday destination, yet it caters to everyone.
There you will find lifestyles of the rich and luxurious as well as the everyday knockabout person who starts drinking at 10am in the morning at the hotels.
I found it mega civilised after being in the outback.
And … I’m a girl … and only human … I just had to shop!
Mind you I really am much more in love with nature spots – but who was I to say “no” to a bit of luxury!
Then we left for the final destination north.
Cape Tribulation
I had never been here before. It is where the Daintree Forest (the oldest rainforest in the world) meets the other natural wonder of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.
Cape Tribulation is cut off from the mainland. You can only access it by ferry over the Daintree River.
As soon as we crossed the river and started driving towards Cape Tribulation, Glenn and I just looked at each other … “Where on earth are we?” It was like another world. It was as if we had stepped into Jurassic Park surrounded by greenery and scenes that were almost too beautiful to take in.
When we arrived at the RV park in the absolute centre of Cape Trib we decided to stay much longer than we had anywhere else other than Darwin. We just knew we had to find out more about this magical place.
Plus there was no further to go North – it was impossible to go any further than here unless we had a four-wheel drive. Here we were at the absolute top of the east coast of Australia for 2 wheel drive vehicles.
This paradise delivered in spades. We snorkelled out at the Great Barrier Reef with mind-blowing colourful plentiful coral, fish, clams and turtles (no crocs out there). We went horseback riding, soaked in the sun, met the locals, breathed in the ozygenated air from the forest and felt more alive than we could remember.
We fell in love (updates about this coming soon).
Chloe And Ruby Update
The kitties love the motorhome. They are so relaxed with travelling – they hop under the bed into their safe space, pop out as soon as we arrive somewhere – snuggle, play and cuddle up to us at night with purring. Chloe crawls under the doona, sticks her paw on my face and licks my nose!
Ruby when I am not in the bed, takes my place and snuggles up to Glenn – she is a Daddy’s girl, who I think wants to replace me. It’s hilarious!
When we are in safe places, we let them out for a stroll and they are both fantastic. We supervise and when it’s time to come in they are very easy to round up. They don’t try to run away. People are shocked at how well behaved our kitties are. I truly do believe that the RV life could be their life forever – even though it won’t be.
It think it’s because they have so much of our attention – especially me because I am doing work in Alena Starbus so often for MTE.
Thank you for taking the time to share this journey with me!
I hope that my Thriver Life can inspire you all to know it is possible to love what you do while doing what you love. This life became possible as a result of releasing my inner trauma with my Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Program (NARP), and living free from it. That is when my real life started to take hold.
Thank you beautiful people for being my Tribe – and I love hearing from all of you about your adventures, travels and future dreams as well as mine!
Lovely pictures! Thanks for sharing it with us. God bless you for all the people you encourage and help.
Absolutely beautiful and how very lucky you are to experience the wonders of the world! and be able to take the babies with you.
Yay! Happy trails to all of you! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos –
What a great life you two have created together! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photographs and events. Gives me hope for similar experiences in my future. You know the old saying (at least the one heard here in America), “Does he have a brother?!” Ha ha :)!
Haha, Ms. Breakthrough,
He does!
They are both very different physically and in beliefs.
Mel 🙏💞🦋
What a delight to take this adventure with you , and learn about your life “off duty” with your man and your kitties. Loved your photos. May you continue being blessed as you’ve brought blessings to yourself and so many others.
Melanie, Enjoy reading about your adventures. You deserve every happiness. You’ve helped so many people recover and heal. Also, your kitties are cute! Sincerely, Sharon
Thank you so much Sharon,
you are so sweet!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Mel,
You’re incredibly generous sharing your life with us. It is possible to come out of the Narc dark and into the light… not least because of the work you and others have done in spreading the truth.
Yea
I so can’t wait for the love story installment 😀.
Hi GinaL,
I love inspiring and helping others heal to live their Thriver Life!
You are so welcome and it’s absolutely my pleasure.
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Thank You for sharing this with us Mel. I feel so privileged to be part of it. Thank You. It is a privilege and joy to be a part of and has brought a new dimension to everything (opened up a whole New World), including the Healings on the road and everything else, I believe it permeated into everything. Looking forward to those updates 🙂
With Love
Kondwani
Hi Kondwani,
it really is true the opening up due to sacred, nature sites has been HUGE!
Such a joy to Thrive with you!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Great to read about your travels. I took some screenshots for future reference as I love tips on where to go and North Queensland is on my bucket list. Glenn looks like a good chap, but really should be more croc conscious! The kitties are adorable!
Hi Elisa,
yes he should! We had a conversation with dear friends about that on Saturday, who said the same thing! (I think he is learning!)
The kitties are adorable it’s incredible how they deal with this life!
Much love to you
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Thanks for the updates on what’s obviously a truly wonderful and well deserved trip. It’s really grounding and inspiring for me to hear of your “normal “ life away from dealing with the trials and tribulations of toxic relationships.
Hi Theres,
it’s my pleasure.
Please know I am not living in narcsville at all!
I have the best job in the world helping others also shed their internal trauma and break free and Thrive! That’s my full focus!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Melanie….thank you so much for sharing your amazing travels and photos with all of us. To show us what is possible, that there can be life after a relationship with a narc and abuse….you give us hope in the future. I know what you mean, about surrounding yourself with nature, and all of its beauty and what it has to offer…. it brings you into the presence of our Creator, and reminds us that there is a power far greater than ourselves. And if our Creator can create all that we see and don’t see, imagine what he can do in our lives….it brings you to your knees in awe. And having a special someone to share these travels with, and your precious kittens, they are so adorable….you are truly blessed….. Kim
Hi Kim,
so so true about Creator and Creation!
Such a beautiful activation to unite with this energy.
Yes, my man is adorable and so are the kitties – little naughties that they are!
I really am blessed and I wish amazing blessings to you and for all of us!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Thanks for sharing I’m so happy for you and Glenn to be enjoying yourselves together 💙💜💞❣️
Thank you Deanna!
Mwah!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Thanks for being you Melanie 🥰
It makes me so happy to see you happy because I’m so grateful to you for myself and my babies🙏 Thanks Mel!
Awww Kate,
you are so sweet!
Much Love to you and your babies
Mel 🙏💞🦋
I loved reading this! I am from Pa. I only been to New Jersey, New York, & Maryland. Those skies & water are the color of beautiful. We usually look like we are going to have rain & more rain. I don’t know, if you remember, back in about 2017, you told me, I was married to a narcissist You were the one who got me started, on my journey. Women haters are Narcissist who hate be their controlling mother’s. What caused my husband to become a narcissist. Everything I have been through & now, more narca demons have joined him. They may have thrown me to the wolves, but I came back leading the pack. May, be scared, but grew stronger. I ended up being abandoned by my family. The apt. I am living at is corrupt. More keeps happening, but I am about to pounce & bring them to justice All because of you & our other wonderful coaches. I have another be wonderful coach in Australia, as well. A couple of narcissist have joined the fight. I am sure you heard of Sam V. Moving forward, I am teaching woman to be strong. Fighting narcissist like I never thought I could
Do you know the beautiful song “The Joke” listen to it, please: They may kick dirt, in your face, because they hate the way you shine. But, in the end, the jokes on them. Steven Knill, I think, sings this amazingly. I use the right music, dance & singing therapy & fight suicide. All because, I met some beautiful ❤️ people.
Dear Melanie!
Thank you, again, for sharing your ventures in your motorhome! It’s a big treat and I think it makes us feel more at “home” with you and your teachings when you show us this neat side of you…
Happy trails! Much love! ❤️🦋❤️
PS! The photographs are great! 🌻
Thanks Peter,
Because of connecting with you all from the motorhome, I feel like you are all with me anyway!
Its a joy to share the adventure with you!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Really gorgeous update Mel. So inspirational and such a joy to see you and Glen loving your best life. You deserve only the best. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us. Love you very much 💜💚💛🦋🥰🙏😻💙
Hi Ramona,
thank you darling heart!
I love you so much too!
YOU are amazing!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Lovely to see you living your true life Melanie what an amazing adventure. I have just been on a month long trip to Turkey and the UK visiting Manchester and Scotland – it was very special! Thanks to you Melanie for your teachings through NARP and an amazing friends support I have become my true self, life is falling into place now.
Love to you ☀️🌺
Hi Ameena,
I am so happy for you!!
Much Love and many Blessings
Mel 🙏💞🦋
So inspiring Melanie, thank you for sharing your wonderful travels with Glenn and the kitties.
It’s my total pleasure Pietta,
Bless you lovely lady
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Hi Melanie,
Your cats are beautiful, but I don’t think it is safe letting them out of the motorhome. If a dog chased them they would run and if lost out in the bush they might not survive. Maybe you could train them to walk on a leash or get a portable enclosure.
Hi Aine,
they don’t like either – we tried.
We make sure the coast is clear – totally clear.
Mel 🙏💞🦋
I’m often left speechless yet bursting at the seams, Sharing your road trip around our country (I’m Victorian, now Ballarat region) so many places I’d intended years ago to travel.
I’m not on any social media platform so maybe missed more of your photos & escapades shared, fabulous.
Whilst reading these travels I also caught up on some more articles, Wow, some of what you write is as if you are within me transcribing my words exacted, expressed, validating experiences, impact & consequences of this cycle of abuse that not only comes from ‘partners’, but friends, associates, neighbours & family. 🥰🐻✨🕊 Wanda🐸
So much love to you Wanda,
I’m so happy that you are a part of our beautiful community
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Hi Mel,
You have unlocked your true self and are a total inspiration! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences 😘
Cheryl
Thank you for your kind words Cheryl,
Lots of love!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Thank you for sharing your awesome pictures, so beautiful! I am so happy and grateful for you, you changed my life in so many ways.♥️
Hi Lucinda,
thank you for your beautiful message.
Much Love to you!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
This was so fun to read. I love it!
Mwah MD!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Hi Melanie!
Thank you for sharing your journey. Beautiful!
I spent a year traveling the state of Colorado living out of a truck and making bread on the tailgate…some if the best memories of my life. Gorgeous!
Enjoy!
Oh Viklizbeth sounds delightful!
It is gorgeous, thank you for your share!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
This is amazing! you guys are having so much fun. What beautiful places, so perfect. Food for the soul stuff. A reminder to me of how vital that is. Thank you, enjoy!
It’s my pleasure Fiona!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
I love hearing about your adventures and how Glenn survived them lol 😂 would love to hear more about the insights you’re gaining while being so close to nature❤️
Hi Jaya,
Hahaha! I know it is amazing that he did.
Yes I will be talking about this more!
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Hi Mel,
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Thanks for all you do!
Hi Elizabeth,
we have already made that choice.
One day I may check out what that vibrates like!
Thank you
Mel 🙏💞🦋
Dear Melanie,
Thank you for sharing more of your adventures, it’s such an inspiration to hear your reality of what really is possible as a Thriver, and I love how you and MTE have made your motorhome adventures such a beautiful part of what you do. I am so happy for you!!
This is the perfect reminder for me of what is possible, so thank you for the inspiration as I currently step up in my own journey to speak up and stand in my power and truth regardless of what life or others do.
sending love to you all,
Martha xx
Thank you Martha for the beautiful message!
I love that you are choosing you and integrity!
All things are possible from there!
Mel 🙏💞🦋