We lay in bed in our camper listening to the sounds of a waking world: the tap tap tap of spoons on cereal bowls, the street sweeper out on the street and the local pigeons singing their repetitive song.
Once we were clear to go inside and not interrupt the morning routine we headed in for showers, breakfast and a cuppa before heading onwards.
We stopped at the local camping shop to fill our empty gas bottle and take a look at a fire pit for sale there-one that Matt has been involved in making. It even has marlin vents in the base! Then a quick scenic tour of the centre of town and out to the highway. Our fellow campers will be just meeting at Port Wakefield.
We know how to take a long time to get not very far. Who could resist a very long jetty and super-clear water on a hot day? The people of Port Germein have put in great signage to read and interesting historical objects.these included a giant clock face that used to indicate depth in the channel at Port Pirie.
We walked out as far as allowed (the last little bit is closed off). We had a good chat with some kids and their Dad enjoying the good life-jumping off the jetty and catching crabs. The kids wanted to tell us all about it.
By 3 pm we were pulling out of Whyalla, having had a paddle in the shallow water and another jetty stroll ( this time on the new circular jetty). The tide was well out and the water was beautiful. A pelican got close and personal.
This rig had us feeling very small and basic. I bet they have room galore in their fridge.
The last jetty walk for the day was at Cowell. Their sparkling new marina has 2 boats currently berthed. There is a fantastic public water park including a giant tipping cup,water slide and a bouncy cushion.
We sat under the verandah at the pub sipping on cold drinks and catching up on the day’s news before investigating the Main Street and catching up with the other four, who had arrived in town.
After a pub meal together we wandered back to their digs and took them up on their kind offer of a bedroom for the night. The temp was still pretty warm and sleeping in the van wasn’t going to be much fun so this seemed a much better option. Tomorrow night should be much cooler.
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