Having driven straight in (or at least straight in around a corner) to the space in Mollymook van park, driving out proved less amenable and required a great deal of to’ing and fro’ing. Eventually made it out and set off into another glorious (read grey and somewhat wet) day. Have to say, sloshing around in the wet and mud is not conducive to maximum enjoyment of one’s holiday! Uncertain of our ultimate destination for today but had decided to stop for a look at a place called Mogo – old gold mining town, now with lots of arty crafty shops and some cafes – OK but not overwhelming. Stopped for an alfresco lunch in a highway rest stop – nicely isolated and bushy and didn’t spot any axe murderers lurking in the bushes. Made a stop in Bega at the Heritage Cheese Centre for a tasting and coffee – museum upstairs contained a model cow with 6 udders! All before genetic engineering too! Had debated whether to stop for the night in another van park or try the camping ground at Bournda NP. Noted to have showers but no indication of whether hot or cold (very important to at least one of us!). Fortunately ran into a very helpful man at the information section of the Cheese Centre who confirmed hot showers available there – decision made. Bournda NP has a great camping area and almost no one there so had a great spot nowhere near anyone else (think we’re both definitely showing antisocial tendencies). Hot water definitely good so decided to stay 2 nights!
Visited by Madam Possum (rather large pouch evident) who ran all over our roof and awning, sat in Chris’s chair and made an attempt for the table before being bodily hoiked off by himself. Very persistent and completely unafraid of humans. Didn’t get any of our gourmet spag bog though. All looked good at bedtime but woke up to the sound of yet more rain during the night and still pouring next morning.