Blogs from Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia, Oceania - page 3

The locals were right. There is a plague of mince in Streaky Bay. Rodger caught 3 overnight in our annex. This morning I swept 2 away with my broom before they entered the van. We left Streaky Bay this morning and headed further south. The drive was pleasant and scenery good. Passed through many large sheep stations and wheat fields. Saw 3 emus. No live roos........... again. We did some detours up onto lookouts and again had spectacular views of the coast line of West coast of South Australia. We are now in Port Lincoln, which is the tip of the Eyre Peninsular. It is beautiful here. We have once again set up home in a gorgeous caravan park (the best so far). We have uninterrupted views of the foreshore. I have been sitting outside under ... read more

We are now in Port Lincoln, on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Naturally, we have brought the cold weather (previous forecast checks said sunny, warm and slightly windy - we arrived, overnight the clouds blew in to give us an overcast, cold morning). Meanwhile I hear that Perth is sweltering in almost unbearable heat and humidity. Today marks our two-month anniversary of being on the road, and, despite the weather, we are still loving it, and constantly amazed at the wonderful sights and activities this country has to offer. It also marks the start of my 41st year - what a great time to celebrate. OK, now where to start. So much has happened since Kalgoorlie. Perhaps easiest to start with the much anticipated Nullarbor Plains, which was probably a bit of an anticlimax. Crossing ... read more

Driving through from Ceduna to Port Lincoln was great, straight roads, 110km/h speed limits and no traffic. Drove along the coastal road through tiny townships with enormous silos. We just can't get over the wheat growing right up to the edge of the coast. Stopped at Streaky Bay for a little look around and morning tea. Streaky Bay is indeed streaky, but it seems to be associated with sea vegetation not depth. Found the most amazing cafe "Mocean" right on the bay and had sushi, tea, coffee - all spectacular (taste and views). Sat overlooking the bay and wheat fields. We read about farmers who dabble both in farming on land and sea - what a great choice. Should probably have stayed over night here. Traveled on south - again along the coast, past grazing land, ... read more

Monday, 5th April, We got up around 9 o’clock, I spent the morning updating the blog and then went out to the airstrip with Steve to put up a new wind sock. It all went up OK. In the afternoon we went out to the shooting range where the boys shot some skeets. (clay targets) The evening was marred by a mini plague of insects and grasshoppers. Most uncomfortable. Tuesday, 6th April, we got up early to prepare for the days trip, and eventually left Steve and the Family at 10-45 am for Balranald via Maude. It started raining between Balranald and Euston, quite heavy. When we reached Mildura, we topped up the Territory with LPG and then as it was another 140 kms to Renmark we decided to stay in Mildura. Just as well ... read more

DAY 152 We got up early this morning, despite our late night last night. Andy wanted to type up and publish the blog “Time Flies, Day 151” before we left the campsite this morning, and to make sure all the batteries were fully charged as tonight we are “going bush”. We will have two free camping nights (well apart from National Park fees, that is), and then a paid site at Ceduna before doing 1400 kilometres across the Nullarbor and into Western Australia. We anticipate that we may take a while to do the Nullarbor, well we want to take our time and enjoy what there is to see along the coastline as has been recommended, however, we know there is free camping and we know there are some caravan parks along the way, with ... read more