Port Augusta

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The approach into Port Augusta from the west meant we had completed the Left Half of Australia loop. Just a couple of nights to go before we would be home.

We stayed in the same caravan park as we did when we started the loop. The first time the park was chock-a-block, this time it was almost empty so we were told to pick our site.

We arrived early enough to visit the Arid Lands Botanical Gardens. It was rather a hot afternoon, but by now we are seasoned hot weather walkers. The garden was very interesting, allowing us to identify some of the lovely trees and bushes we have seen on our travels as well as some we have at home and at RWS.

To cool down we enjoyed ice-cream sundaes of quandong, acacia seed, lemon myrtle and native lime. They were all delicious. It was hard to select a favourite.

With the van windows open, the sea breeze kept us cool over night. We decided to push on towards home rather than spend another night in Port Augusta, so Burra became our next destination.

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