Sunday, 19 September
We awoke to the same old same weather – it will be so nice to actually see some clear skies and sun again! We were on the road quite early today (7.30 am), but were certainly well behind quite a few others.
As we headed south, the green desert and beautiful green Flinders Ranges gave way to equally green grain and pastureland, which continued all the way to Adelaide. It was fairly easy driving, with very little traffic early in the morning. We came across a “pink: lake today, Lake Bumbunga at Lochiel, and it really did look pink. Salt is mined at the lake, which is divided up into “paddocks.”
Poor TomTom had a very traumatic morning with our transit of Adelaide. Unfortunately, a new road (which we needed to turn onto) wasn’t on her map and the street she tried to send us down had been closed to all traffic. After winding through some very narrow streets and junctions in Port Adelaide, it was decided to let her have a rest and we would navigate the old fashioned way. We ended up have to take an alternative route (not the shortest or easiest), but we did end up at the caravan park without drama.
We are staying at the Big 4 Shores Caravan Resort at West Beach, which isn’t very far from Glenelg. This is a lovely park, probably the best we have been in this year, and very similar to Maroochy Palms in Queensland. We have a large site with a double slab and grass, the amenities are good, the laundry is positively HUGE and there are heaps of activities to keep children amused. We will probably give the swimming pool at miss, though. At last we have all the digital television channels, as well as a trial 3D channel – all we need now is a new television!!!
Being very much in need of a visit to a hairdresser and given the difficulty of getting an appointment without notice, I decided last week to consult the Yellow Pages and selected a hairdresser at nearby Glenelg. Not a problem securing an appointment for tomorrow! We decided this afternoon to check out parking in the vicinity and also locate the actual salon. When we arrived at Glenelg, we discovered the annual City to Beach Fun Run was held this morning and streets were still blocked. Did a few blockies and found somewhere to park before walking up and down the street, forcing our way through the hordes of people. Shops were open, eating places were full, there were even a few specialty ice cream and chocolate shops, and the entire area had a real buzz to it. Back to the hairdresser – with my impeccable taste, I have managed with the aid of Yellow Pages, to select the poshest (and no doubt most expensive) hair salon in the street! Might be toast for tea for the next few weeks.
We awoke to the same old same weather – it will be so nice to actually see some clear skies and sun again! We were on the road quite early today (7.30 am), but were certainly well behind quite a few others.
As we headed south, the green desert and beautiful green Flinders Ranges gave way to equally green grain and pastureland, which continued all the way to Adelaide. It was fairly easy driving, with very little traffic early in the morning. We came across a “pink: lake today, Lake Bumbunga at Lochiel, and it really did look pink. Salt is mined at the lake, which is divided up into “paddocks.”
Poor TomTom had a very traumatic morning with our transit of Adelaide. Unfortunately, a new road (which we needed to turn onto) wasn’t on her map and the street she tried to send us down had been closed to all traffic. After winding through some very narrow streets and junctions in Port Adelaide, it was decided to let her have a rest and we would navigate the old fashioned way. We ended up have to take an alternative route (not the shortest or easiest), but we did end up at the caravan park without drama.
We are staying at the Big 4 Shores Caravan Resort at West Beach, which isn’t very far from Glenelg. This is a lovely park, probably the best we have been in this year, and very similar to Maroochy Palms in Queensland. We have a large site with a double slab and grass, the amenities are good, the laundry is positively HUGE and there are heaps of activities to keep children amused. We will probably give the swimming pool at miss, though. At last we have all the digital television channels, as well as a trial 3D channel – all we need now is a new television!!!
Being very much in need of a visit to a hairdresser and given the difficulty of getting an appointment without notice, I decided last week to consult the Yellow Pages and selected a hairdresser at nearby Glenelg. Not a problem securing an appointment for tomorrow! We decided this afternoon to check out parking in the vicinity and also locate the actual salon. When we arrived at Glenelg, we discovered the annual City to Beach Fun Run was held this morning and streets were still blocked. Did a few blockies and found somewhere to park before walking up and down the street, forcing our way through the hordes of people. Shops were open, eating places were full, there were even a few specialty ice cream and chocolate shops, and the entire area had a real buzz to it. Back to the hairdresser – with my impeccable taste, I have managed with the aid of Yellow Pages, to select the poshest (and no doubt most expensive) hair salon in the street! Might be toast for tea for the next few weeks.
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