Today was our day to drive around and have a look at the local area.
We started by heading for Milang and having a look at the cute old rows of shacks on the shore of Lake Alexandrina and a walk along the jetty. Some pelicans and various gulls were there. On the jetty stands a very old hand crane which is probably the oldest of its type in SA.
We tried to find a cache at Pobbybonk point and then another on an old ruin on the way to Point Sturt and came up with nothing, but were more successful closer to the point, where we walked along the cliff through seedy grass to find one.
There was also an area where you could camp at the point but it’s very exposed to both sun and wind so not ideal. There is a more private and better sheltered spot along a track just a bit further back up the road
We drove on to Clayton Bay where we had a delicious lunch at the cafe ( recently taken over) as we looked out over the reserve to the water. We had to have a glass of Bremerton’s lovely Betty & Lu to quench the thirst. A couple of wattlebirds were having a lovely time at the cafe as well.
Then we doubled back past Finniss to Strathalbyn where we walked across the bridge, checked out the weir and some very old trees and lovely roses.
The Ken Blake memorial sculpture in Strath ( see photo) was pretty unique
We headed back to the campsite, and while Ray had a nap the rest of us headed for the Winehouse and did some tasting- bought some heartland Shiraz. I liked their cork signage.
Back to the campsite to sit , graze and chat, then cook tea and watch the other campers as they arrived and set up. Four French (??) guys who arrived in two four wheel drives kept us amused for quite a while. People watching is such fun.
The solar light is still working very well. This blow up cylinder reliably gives a good amount of light for no cost at all. It was a great present from our rellies.
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