Last night we had wild weather - lots of wind (and we weren't in a very sheltered spot) and a bit of rain, so we thought today would be a write-off. But the wind wasn't too bad, so we packed up camp and set off. Not making enough progress considering the amount of power we were having to use (due to the head-wind) - only about 1.8km per hour, so we just crossed to the ocean side and found the most beautiful spot. White sand dunes, fronted by a natural spring (currently filtering some water to have a nice bath) and soft spongy grass. The sun is out but it's not too hot. Nice and sheltered with the dunes behind us. Some members of the party have suggested we stay here for the entire trip!
Have realised that we are not going to make a return trip in the time we have allowed; we're not travelling fast enough and for enough hours in the day, so we're just going to go as far as we can and organise a lift back to collect the boat trailers. Hopefully we'll still make it to the end though!
A special note for Will. We'll try and update later tonight with a location we'll be Saturday afternoon, but at this stage we think we'll be just past Meningie. Depends whether we'll be able to travel this afternoon/evening or not. Try and call Sarina's mobile if you need to.
Hi guys, hope all is well. The kayakers are still wondering where you are! They found a spot where you camped the night before. Fire still warm and tracks from boats. They don't think they are going to be able to catch you, the head wind has been tough going. Shane, Cassie and I left yesterday. Rough ride home, nearly out of fuel then some guy helped us out. Very lucky, thought we might be camping out hoping for someone to rescue us! Hope to hear from you soon. If the boys don't catch you tomorrow it's possible they won't at all. Jess Xx
ReplyDeleteLove ya work Guy's.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the conversion too!
Those old "bombie mirages" have been the bain of many a mariner so fear not.
So how far have you travelled?