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Published: February 1st 2009
Our Pad
Only takes a few hours to make it look like thisOur aim was for an endless summer, but we did not expect our first day to reach 44 degrees!…Our beloved Nissan tractor survived the heat wave pulling a caravan, five bikes, five bodies and a load of stuff we’re not sure we’ll need. As we approached the water, sea breezes prevailed and fifty cent McDonald’s soft serve ice creams placated the junior contingent (and senior citizens as well).
Port Fairy was our first stop and we couldn’t have asked for a more relaxed, calm and inviting spot. Set up took a bit of time and I (Kathy) have to admit that I love those hooks! I have even made Adam put up a few more. The beach was only a fifty metre walk away and we spent the late afternoon cooling off and adjusting to a different sort of wave. By Friday Sam and Max would not leave the water and Jojo had his first Boogie Board and survived his first wipe out! A ride into town turned into an adventure to the Port Fairy lighthouse, Griffith Island, and a close encounter with a kangaroo that continued to munch on his lunch as Max pulled up unawares right next to
School's In
First day of school him.
"School's in" at Kornies 5 and the boys eagerly complete unit 1 of their Math’s book. There were no detentions but their teachers could benefit from a refresher course in fractions! (Ken are you available?)Schnitzels served as a respectable dinner and a yummy lunch the following day. It’s funny how central food preparation and consumption are when you are travelling. We are all on a fruit and veggie diet at the moment as tomorrow we cross the border to SA and are not allowed to have these items because of the threat of fruit flies…shame we didn’t read about this until after our shop at the gorgeous farmers market on the pier this morning. I even stewed some fruit (I hope I am not turning into one of the grey nomads that currently surround us here).
We are proud to say that Kornies 5 were the last remaining bird watchers (gee I am a grey nomad!) to witness the silent arrival of a giant flock of mutton birds returning to feed their chicks. Many came to observe, got cold, became impatient and figured that the mutton birds don’t work on Saturdays. However, we, with a member of
Max's Restaurant
Please keep your eyes out for next year's new show: "Max's Kitchen". the original mutton bird club (members you know who you are: please break into the appropriate dance) patiently waited and waited until it was almost dark and then suddenly we looked above and saw the thousands of birds descend on the shores looking for their babies.
Next stop Robe S.A.
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laz
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South Australia
Life looks good on the road. Don't forget beachport love to all