30 January

We arrived in Victor Harbor yesterday and have decided to stay for 4 nights. It is a lovely spot, with what looks like plenty to do. We also have to catch up on a bit of work. (can’t be all holidaying and no work unfortunately).

This morning we took a long walk across the bridge over to Granite Island where all the penguins nest at night.  It was a great walk, especially as we are getting a reprieve from the very hot temperatures. (around 40 degrees.) Beautiful views.

While we were working away in the van this morning we heard a huge groan and then an almighty crash. A gum tree came down on the van just near us. Bugger. Usually this sort of thing happens to us. Tomorrow we have been invited for coffee at the home of friends we met at McLaren Vale who live here in Victor Harbor. As Victor Harbor is a larger town, we will also be trying some of their many restaurants.

It is now the evening of the 30th. We have decided to stay in Victor Harbor until this Friday the 3rd February. We ordered new bikes which will arrive on Thursday. We love walking, but feel bikes will boost our exercise that bit more. We ended up catching up with our new found friends, Yvonne and Dave this afternoon, enjoying our visit very much. Nick, we went to a great Indian Restaurant tonight. You would have loved it.

………Forget the Indian Restaurant last night. It was delicious, but must have had food colouring, 621 or msg added as we were wide awake all night. A huge storm hit at 4am, so we did what most caravaners have to do, we pulled the shade screen and awning down in terribly strong winds in the dark. We were not the only ones doing this at 4am! We actually got a couple of hours sleep after that. Oh well….caravaning.