Day 29 (Wed 29/9) – Up towards Adelaide

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 much pressure from mains with way pump had been originally inserted). Also to source new tyres for car and get my hair done (a vitally important task!!). Managed to get some supplies for the van and (surprise surprise!) get my hair organised, but the tyres are so far proving more challenging. Plan B is now to try some local dealers in the morning to see (a) do they have something appropriate in stock and (b) can they fit them asap, or alternatively, Plan C, which is to try some dealers in Port Augusta which is the closest major centre to our next port of call, Mount Remakable NP in the southern Flinders ranges (pray there are available camp sites!!). Also have to try to pick up our mail in Port Augusta – here’s hoping!
Managed to fit in one cellar door stop in the McLaren Vale at Dog Ridge Estate on the way . Friendly and accommodating host, good wine, fine artwork and two very amenable curly coated retrievers made the experience most enjoyable.
Later, in the van…… ^$#%@!@ (edit, edit) – “leaking *&^$^@#!” Guess we need more bits……? Or some araldite??