Got a bit cold again towards morning, condesation. Sunny start as we pack up camp today. Joanne and Paul came over to say goodbye, their son calls them "trailer trash" cos they live in a caravan, we decided we are less than that as we can't afford a trailer!! Stopped at Elliston for a few supplies, went into Op shop and bought a size :12: skirt $4(be nice to have something that fits). Followed the signs for the Elliston Ocean Rd but could'nt find it!! Drove on to Streaky Bay to see what was there, but it's Saturday afternoon and it's closed, so pressed on to camp at Westhall but decided not to stop as not ideal so backtraked to Tractor Beach,
It has been a hot day in the L Rover, up to 32degs . Sat down having cup of tea and another couple turned up with an off road camper, it seems they have been passing us since Coffin Bay, they even saw us at our last camp at Sheringa Beach. Terry and Janine are travelling the coast for up to 2yrs. They invited us to spend the evening with them round their camp fire, along with their adorable dog Darcy. Great evening, bed at 11.30. Terry said he would take Colin fishing tomorrow.
19th February Sunday
Ther are a lot of Bees around today, warmer night with a cloudy start to the day. Colin said he saw lightening out to the west last night, so we'll see what weather brings today. Had a walk down to the beach and found some Limpets, which we collected for fishing. Back at the tent Colin spotted a line of Caterpillers playing follow my leader, approx 1mtr long.
Whilst Colin had a kip Rose saw a Stub Tailed Lizard, strange creature. When Colin woke up we went down to the beach to fish, HE CAUGHT A FLAT HEAD FISH, YIPPEE, but had to throw it back as not big enough to eat, about the length of his size 10 feet, shame did'nt take camera with us. It has been a much cooler day with a lot of cloud, not getting above 24degs, even had a few drops of rain. Just got off to bed when the heavens opened with rain. Had a beautful red sky.
20th February Monday
Terry called us as there were Dolphins in the bay(slept till 8.30) fantistic sight watching them playing and splashing about.
Said our goodbyes to Terry and Janine,maybe we'll meet again. Went fishing about lunchtime and we caught a Flathead each, only to small so had to throw them back. Tried twice more during the afternoon but no sucess. Day has been hot and windy. Rose has finally thrown her white sandals away(they have been mended 3 times by Colin), but found some Billabong thongs(flip flops or if you are a Kiwi jangles).
21st February Tuesday
Bit of a chill this morning, walked to beach and tide is furthest out we have seen,uncovering the rocks. Left site approx 9am. onto Flinders Hway to Ceduna. Some very straight roads again, measured one bit of road we saw in the distance at 10kms. Arrived at Ceduna and went straight to town centre to find Foodland for shopping. When we came out saw another L Rover in the car park loaded with roof tent etc. it was UK registered 1998 Defender 110. As we were walking away the owner called after us, he left his wife in supermarket with shopping. They are Dave and Stephanie and come from Birmingham. They left UK nearly 2yrs ago travelling through Africa to Cape Town, then they decided to ship out to Oz via Perth. That journey took longer than expected, but they managed to find accomodation to wait out the weeks. They are near the end of their trip, and are due to head back to the UK in March or April. Stephanie was talking about a few weeks in NZ before they went home so told them about Escape Rentals and the free and cheep camping. Colin gave our Blog address and home phone number, hope they get in touch. Found our way to A1 Cabins and Caravan Site our home for the next few days, bit dusty and need of tlc but showers and toilets are clean. Colin rang Laurie whilst Rose cooked dinner, it is great to catch up with them and to be in contact with the outside world. Dodzee is back on the trucks again so hopefully might see him on the road some time. Colin then rang Peter and Marj, they are in Mallacoota which they say is packed, and they are doing well. Rose went on internet for a while and had short chat on facebook with Heather and Karen
22nd February Wednesday
Karens 30th birthday. Bit chilly this morning and we are under the flightpath for REX airlines, but overnight the site is quiet. Eventually got ourselves moving to the library but only managed to on blog but no photos, then wandered round Cenduna after treating ourselves to lunch. Back at site spent rearranging the inside of the LRover tryingto make space. After dinner rang Marion and had a nice long chat.
23rd February Thursday
Rang Karen as still her birthday, it was really good talking to her, she sold her car last week so only the house to go. Left site 9.30ish need fuel, oil and gas bottle filled. Mission accomplished. On Eyre HWay heading towards Penong and Cactus Beach. Did short drive on dirt rd. to Cactus Beach but to corrugated so turned back, decided to go to Fowlers Bay instead. Approx 20kms on dirt road with some corrugation but it was worth it.
Had lunch on foreshore and walk along the jetty.
Fowlers Bay is known for its good fishing and from June to October the Southern Right Whales use the bay to nurse there young. Its 33degs in the LRover. Saw some rather oversized vehicles
on the Eyre HWay. Drove through Yalata to a rest area 21kms to the west of the town for night. Even the wind is hot today. Colin put the side awning out and a big gust of wind got under it and pulled the pegs out, it is fixable but not today. It has been very long straight rollercoaster roads today.
Sleeping in LRover tonight.
24th February Friday
FRIDAY FACT- THE NULLARBOR LINKS IS THE LONGEST GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD AT 1365 KMS LONG
Warm night, we think we have a mouse in the Landrover so will have to strip everything out to find it. Hardly heard any traffic in the night. Already warm, left site at 9am and headed down the road to the Head of the Bight,
at the lookout to the east are sand dunes
which are moving inland at the rate of 11 metres per year, and when you look west you can see the limestone Bunda Cliffs. The cliffs form part of the largest cliffs in the world. The Head of the bight is one on the best places to see the annual breeding of the Southern Right Whales (June-Oct). Temperature has reached 40 degrees in the Landrover, we are sweating a bit. We were going to free camp but on 10 km further on is the Border Village
with camping and showers. when we arrived found it had a swimming pool, soon as awning set up (sleep in LR tonight) we went and had a swim, it was lovely. After a bitza dinnerwalked up to the roadhouse for an ice-cream. We found out the time haqd moved on we are now 1 3/4 hours behind South australia, on way back met a bloke from Switzerland who had shipped his Harley out to New Zealand, where he toured for 3 months, then brought it across to Oz for 3 months and he is then travelling onto America and Canada, he was saying it had been a very hot day for him as well. bed 9pm new time 10.45 old time and still 24degrees.
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