Bluey's First Outing - EDS Big, Big, BIG Walk for Little Kids

Damian was up at crazy o'clock, as he'd promised his friends Ed and Seb that he would take Bluey to their kick-off event for EDS (Ed, Dave and Seb)'s big, big, BIG walk for little kids - walking from Brisbane to Melbourne to raise money for Camp Quality.

But first - to the carwash! 

Bluey was shiny...

Nothing quite like a clean car (at least until he drives back home again).

The moon was still out as Damian turned into Brunswick Street on his way to New Farm Park in Brisbane.

Parked overlooking the scenic Brisbane River.

The big arch... regular blog readers would recognise this from last year's esCarpade...

Seb looking fit and healthy (and probably a little cold without being rugged up)...

Ed was raring to go!

Damian has no idea who this chick is, but she insisted on having a selfie with him!

(Of course, everyone would know she is Charli from Hi-5, who is a Camp Quality Walk Ambassador!)

Damian also managed to catch up with the man, the myth, the legend #TeamRod!

Camp families having fun, getting photos with Giggle, the Camp Quality puppets, the boys and Charli.

More pics...

Just about time to get walking...

Damian collared Giggle for a selfie!

Giggle giving out dance lessons...

The excitement was building...

Damian with one of the Camp Quality Puppets...

Nearly time!

Gentlemen, start your... err... legs?

On your marks...

Get set...

GO!!

Their big journey had finally commenced after 5 years of planning!

Damian quickly raced back to Bluey and positioned it ready for a photo opportunity as Seb was passing...

Then as the boys were walking their first leg of their epic journey, Damian was heading back home where he was greeted by the super-excited Merlin!

If anyone would like to follow Ed and Seb's journey, you can check it out here:  EDS Big Impact

There's even a live tracker to follow their progress!

On the Bluey front, Damian made it to town and back without incident - around 105km round trip.  He did notice that there are a couple of things to sort out before esCarpade, but nothing too serious!

Stay tuned...