Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Sunshine and Port Fairy
Another moving day - we're getting pretty savy at packing up and not damaging anything - mind you I did put a good hole in the Kluger's bumper the other day backing into a water faucet. Aside from that though - we're looking good at packing up camp. Jen still hasn't taken the reins yet - scared of the windy roads I think. She said she'll drive when we get to the straighter roads en route to Coober Pedy, Alice Springs and then across the Nullabor - maybe then she'll build up some confidence to tackle these windy ones. We headed to Port Fairy today and hit the 12 Apostles again (as it was sunny) for a second time, visited a few other "scenic lookouts" on the way and Cheese World before Warrnambol. After lunch we tackled Tower Hill - an extinct volcano that is said to have erupted 32,000 yrs ago and has left a tower-like hill and a crater lake - the view from up top was nearing spectacular with a stone reminiscent of King Arthur's day so we pretended to pull a broken stick out of it - Ah "there can only be one!" Back in Port Fairy - a quaint little town with some obvious history - we toured around, got supplies and checked out the local park to expell some energy. We're off again tomorrow with a bit of a drive to Mount Gambier and the "Blue Lake" where we'll have a couple nights to check out the local area.
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Hi Wade et al
ReplyDeleteWow, what a trip! Have the children started home school yet? They would have alot to write about..
Well, appreciate the sun we are still experiencing rain!The Olympic planners are a little worried about the warmer weather and rain..it tends to melt the snow.We are looking forward and planning our trip to Mexico ...sun will be a warm welcome!
Love Mom xoxoxoxoxox
Hi to you all,
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Wade. We really enjoy reading about your adventures. Hope all goes well for your next face of travel.
The best to you all.
Cheers
Birgitta and Ben