Miss Daisy and Seedling go 4WDing

 

 

 

We asked where we could dump, were told to go where the fish heads are dumped., OMG, it was all sand, I sent Miss Daisy in first, lucky, she bogged, Lionel, pulled her out. Lesson learn't went locals tell you something, always ask questions, like I'm in a Motorhome can I get out again?????

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fowlers Bay

Was exhausted last night, went to bed 7.45pm. Woke up to a motor running, looked outside, Sharon had turned on her motor to charge up her house batteries. It had been cloudy  for a couple of days so the Solar panels didn't charge up.

I could see there was a motorhome parked right up behind her, I just don't understand, this place is huge, why did they feel the need to park so close?

Sharon called me at 7.30am, she took pictures of the sun rising, I got up and we had coffee outside., I made bacon and eggs on the little burner I had.

We drove into Penong Woolshed, the lady made us a cuppa and sat with us telling all about the town., Fowlers Bay was a nice place to go. So we headed for Fowlers Bay, on the way Sharon and Miss Daisy were pulled over by the Police. Apparently in S A, you have to slow to 25ks ph at an incident. The police had pulled up a car a few minutes earlier on the other side of the road. We didn't slow down. All OK, she was released with a warning.

I put on FB, that Sharon was hooning, that Miss Daisy likes to speed up every now and again LOL.

Finally arrived at Fowlers Bay, gorgeous, sand dunes surround the town., it was an old whaling station. There are 4WDs playing on the sand dunes. We are staying at the Caravan Park, no free camps allowed, its a bit pricey.$31 for te night, no TV, only power and water. We did a few loads of washing.

Tonight we sat by the hot camp fire and ate, Salmon that some young fisherman contributed, chicken patties, sausages, potatoes pumpkin, all done on the coals. With a side a salads, very nice in deed.

Met Meagan and her husband from Perth, and another lady and her husband David, she told us about a free camp at Fraser Range. Looks like we're heading that way.

Such a beautiful night, black clear sky, brilliant stars.

Problems with the PV Controller

Had a bad night, last night. Came back to Athena after we had dinner, the Controller lights and display were out, tried turning switches off and on, to no avail., couldn't do anything till morning.

I worried that the fridge would turn off, after a few hours it started. Woke at 7.30am. went to the high spot, to get phone connection, Roberts R V were not responding, there were a few surfers there, Martin came back to the van ., he changed the fuse on the house batteries still nothing, we decided to head to Penong to a Mechanic/electrician someone recommended., His Son was there on his own, he didn't know much., Rang RV place again., they gave me a number to ring in Ceduna.

So we headed for Ceduna, Darren said he was too busy, to be there in two hours, no One hour, he had to go out later, he was very busy., I was greeted by a very vicious dog, that leaned against me until I'd pat him, he kept leaning harder LOL, Charge is his name beautiful dog.

Darren replaced the fuses, and put new wiring in the house batteries, all is fantastic., I made him a cuppa and bickies., only charged me $70.00 and gave me spare fuses.

We went to the dump spot, topped up with diesel, went and camped at that free camp.

Only our two rigs, until another Motorhome pulled up, right behind Sharon, this place is huge, and they had to park close ????

Pt Sinclair, Blue Lake, Cactus Beach

Drove to Penong, having a latte, was advised to go to the Blue Lake, only 15ks unsurfaced road,
It was sooooo bad, we rattled n rolled for nearly an hour. The end result was spectacular.

Stunning Meringue Sand Dunes, gorgeous Blue Lake, little oyster catchers flying around, The road went straight across the lake. We found a camp site, $15 per night, our own toilets, and fire pit., really clean.

We had a picnic lunch on the bench, a few surfers came up and started to talk, we were chuffed, they told us that two fins were steadier., and paddles were good to keep you up right.

One chap told us how he nearly drowned yesterday. His ankle strap came loose, his board floated away, he grabbed the shark zappers by mistake, he thought he was having a heart attack, lucky one of the paddlers came to his rescue.,

Met a gorgeous dog Bolto, loved to play fetch with me while his dad went for a surf.

Saw a small lizard

Sleeping with the top vents open, the sky is pitch black, the stars a diamonds.

Lady driving a Road Train

Sharon lost the remote for her outside storage draws, she had to tune in her spares., she finally found the remote in her coat pocket, hors later. LOL

We headed for Ceduna, had a yummy counter lunch, did some shopping and headed for the rendevous with Sharon's younger sister Marian, drives a road train, with her partner Peter.

We met up a the BP at the end of town, later we followed the big rig to a free campsite, we took happy snaps.  I was so proud to meet Marian, they drive 24hrs take turn in sleeping. WOW what a great job.

Later they left and we camped at the site, an elderley lady said to Sharon, did you see those big Motorhomes parked behind that Road Train, they should do that. Sharon told he it was her sister and that we were all catching up., som people just can't mind there own business???

Murphy's Haystacks, Free camp Talia Caves

Monday 10/5/2015


Magnificent rocks growing put of the earth. The loo was clean, and all for a $2 donation

 

 

 

Went back to Talia caves., it was great being back there, it seemed a bit rougher getting there this time, road needs grading.Sharon lit here forst fire, thought she was fantastic, did a dance and the sky opened and it started to rain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaky Bay SA

Very pretty place, went for a walk along the beach, saw pelicans, the sand was made up of very fine shells. They have giant razor fish you can dig up yourself. Can see Sam getting his gear ready, to go night fishing. shed a tear.