Author Archives: fiona

Bit of a driving day today, although by the time we packed up, stopped off in Port Augusta for groceries and fuel and got going, it was midday! Quite flat countryside heading down into the Eyre Peninsula and lots of … Continue reading →

Another 6.30 am awakening! Was keen to do the 18 km Hidden Gorge walk (at least I was keen before yesterday’s walk, unlike himself), but we erred on the side of sanity and walked up to Mount Sugargum lookout (8 … Continue reading →

Unfortunately had new neighbours move in on Friday. Probably quite pleasant but the kids had the loudest voices I have ever heard, especially one little girl for whom the descriptor “stentorian” is remarkably appropriate, especially when used to good effect … Continue reading →

Set off for Port Augusta after breakfast for new tyres for the prado. Robbie and his offsider Reuben at Tyrepower were more than helpful. Had 5 left of the BF-Goodrich all terrain tyres on special so we will have a … Continue reading →

Huge load of washing his morning plus many phone calls to tyre and caravan places in search of the right tyres for the car and the appropriate bits of plumbing stuff. Would you believe that because our Prado is the … Continue reading →

Packed up and left by 9.30 am. Amazing for us! Aim today is to get some plumbing supplies for Chris to fix our pump / water system problem. Distilled down to valve problem in pump rather than pump itself (too … Continue reading →

Off for a longer walk today….. Maybe?? Weather having trouble making up its mind what to do. Sunny one minute, raining the next, so am writing interim blog entry while awaiting resolution. Kangaroo hopped through camp while sitting contemplating nature … Continue reading →

Stopped off at the Bluff (just outside VH) on the way. Steep climb up to some great coastal views. Spotted some dolphins as well. Success at Stringybark campground! Huge choice of camp sites. Settled ourselves at site #8, which required … Continue reading →

Woke up to rain but turned into a glorious day. No one in office still (manager was unwell yesterday) to pay. Cycled ~ 20 km of the Encounter Cycleway from near our park up to Middleton via the Mitre 10 … Continue reading →

Great morning. Breakfast in the sun admiring the lake. Good day for windsurfing but considered the water might be too cold to risk (and himself from the icy wastes of the UK!). Out of the park before 10 am. A … Continue reading →