To 20-Nov-06 (Adelaide SA to Melbourne Vic)
MURRAY BRIDGE SA (Long Island Caravan Park & Marina)
Spencer was in his element here with a marina, boats and yes, even a place to park the van. We happened to see some guys building a huge houseboat and just had to stop to check their progress. We also checked out some other boats at their moorings nearby.
ROBE SA (Sea-Vu Caravan Park)
What a great place with beautiful buildings, boutique shops and good variety – we could ease right in to the lifestyle here. We enjoyed a delish fish & chips feed, walked along the beach and did the tourist drive – saw heaps!
How’s this for a lunch-time view from under the van’s awning? The sharp-eyed reader will notice that we decided to lash out and invest in 2 bananas (just to see whether they still taste the same – they do!).
We found this to be a rugged, interesting coastline and even scored some beautiful weather for photos too!
MT GAMBIER SA (Central Caravan Park)
“Central” in the van park’s name is correct – it’s almost right in the middle of town. We were entertained by a few boy-racers with great sounding cars. They were very considerate and were gone well before our bedtime.
There is so much to see and do here. We checked out the Blue Lake (which provides Mt Gambier’s water supply - lucky people). It was sparkling and we thoroughly enjoyed a tour of the pumping station, including a lift ride almost to water level.
We enjoyed fellowshipping at Mt Gambier Presbyterian Church, a delightful, progressive congregation with a beautiful new building. We were made most welcome.
This is the Umpherston Sinkhole (where a cave roof collapsed to create a huge hole). This is a very big area and we spent ages wandering around in these most beautiful gardens way below ground level. We also met a very friendly possum who thought that we should have had a piece of apple for him at least.
An Agricultural Show was on in Casterton Vic while we were in Mt Gambier (it was only 70k from Mt Gambier and just down the road in country terms). We wanted to go because we had seen the ads on TV and just had to see the Sheepdog Trials. Boy, sheep are dumb! And any that aren’t so dumb are plain obstinate! These are Australia’s best working kelpies and they are amazing. We spent much of the day watching them in action.
PORT CAMPBELL Vic (Port Campbell Caravan Park)
Wild, windy and awesome are good descriptors for our time here. Fortunately, our van was nestled between 2 other vans and we were somewhat protected from the very strong cross-winds. We marveled afresh at this amazing coastline and visited The Bay of Islands, Thunder Cave, The Blowhole, The Grotto, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles and more. Even though it was raining at most places, we were amazed how God provided breaks in the rain long enough for our photos.
This is London Bridge (which really did fall down in 1990). We remember walking over the now missing span 28 years ago on our first big family adventure to Perth.
Recognise the Twelve Apostles (well a few of them anyway)? This photo was taken in rain and with very heavy winds – well done to Rhonda!
LORNE Vic (Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park)
This was a beautiful park on the banks of the Erskine River and with lots of ducks and ducklings just outside our van. Spencer knew he was in Victoria when he started cooking some steaks in the late afternoon sunshine, and then rain and then hail – thankfully the umbrella was nearby to keep the BBQ dry until they were done (not needed at the end because it was sunny again!).
MELBOURNE Vic (Sylvan Caravan Park, Campbellfield and then Apollo Gardens Tourist Park, Craigieburn)
All these cars, trucks and traffic lights – busy, busy, busy, rush, rush, rush! Rhonda says that she is definitely now a country girl and Spencer, after some adjustment, reckons that he is now in the zone (traffic-wise at least).
We will catch up with friends while we’re in Melbourne and check out the local sights. We will also have a little warranty work done on the van while we’re here.
With best wishes & may God richly bless each person reading this,
Spencer & Rhonda
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Spencer was in his element here with a marina, boats and yes, even a place to park the van. We happened to see some guys building a huge houseboat and just had to stop to check their progress. We also checked out some other boats at their moorings nearby.
ROBE SA (Sea-Vu Caravan Park)
What a great place with beautiful buildings, boutique shops and good variety – we could ease right in to the lifestyle here. We enjoyed a delish fish & chips feed, walked along the beach and did the tourist drive – saw heaps!
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How’s this for a lunch-time view from under the van’s awning? The sharp-eyed reader will notice that we decided to lash out and invest in 2 bananas (just to see whether they still taste the same – they do!).
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We found this to be a rugged, interesting coastline and even scored some beautiful weather for photos too!
MT GAMBIER SA (Central Caravan Park)
“Central” in the van park’s name is correct – it’s almost right in the middle of town. We were entertained by a few boy-racers with great sounding cars. They were very considerate and were gone well before our bedtime.
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There is so much to see and do here. We checked out the Blue Lake (which provides Mt Gambier’s water supply - lucky people). It was sparkling and we thoroughly enjoyed a tour of the pumping station, including a lift ride almost to water level.
We enjoyed fellowshipping at Mt Gambier Presbyterian Church, a delightful, progressive congregation with a beautiful new building. We were made most welcome.
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This is the Umpherston Sinkhole (where a cave roof collapsed to create a huge hole). This is a very big area and we spent ages wandering around in these most beautiful gardens way below ground level. We also met a very friendly possum who thought that we should have had a piece of apple for him at least.
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An Agricultural Show was on in Casterton Vic while we were in Mt Gambier (it was only 70k from Mt Gambier and just down the road in country terms). We wanted to go because we had seen the ads on TV and just had to see the Sheepdog Trials. Boy, sheep are dumb! And any that aren’t so dumb are plain obstinate! These are Australia’s best working kelpies and they are amazing. We spent much of the day watching them in action.
PORT CAMPBELL Vic (Port Campbell Caravan Park)
Wild, windy and awesome are good descriptors for our time here. Fortunately, our van was nestled between 2 other vans and we were somewhat protected from the very strong cross-winds. We marveled afresh at this amazing coastline and visited The Bay of Islands, Thunder Cave, The Blowhole, The Grotto, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles and more. Even though it was raining at most places, we were amazed how God provided breaks in the rain long enough for our photos.
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This is London Bridge (which really did fall down in 1990). We remember walking over the now missing span 28 years ago on our first big family adventure to Perth.
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Recognise the Twelve Apostles (well a few of them anyway)? This photo was taken in rain and with very heavy winds – well done to Rhonda!
LORNE Vic (Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park)
This was a beautiful park on the banks of the Erskine River and with lots of ducks and ducklings just outside our van. Spencer knew he was in Victoria when he started cooking some steaks in the late afternoon sunshine, and then rain and then hail – thankfully the umbrella was nearby to keep the BBQ dry until they were done (not needed at the end because it was sunny again!).
MELBOURNE Vic (Sylvan Caravan Park, Campbellfield and then Apollo Gardens Tourist Park, Craigieburn)
All these cars, trucks and traffic lights – busy, busy, busy, rush, rush, rush! Rhonda says that she is definitely now a country girl and Spencer, after some adjustment, reckons that he is now in the zone (traffic-wise at least).
We will catch up with friends while we’re in Melbourne and check out the local sights. We will also have a little warranty work done on the van while we’re here.
With best wishes & may God richly bless each person reading this,
Spencer & Rhonda
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posted by S and R caravan Oz at 9:29 a.m.
1 Comments:
Hi there, it's a shame you are in melbourne so soon. As the Salisbury's will start moving down there next week. We are having a farewell on Sunday afternoon but it all seems far too soon. Their girls get mountains of attention each week and little Jess is starting to really get used to the people and also the way things run. Just last week she stood at the door as people arrived and handed them the weeks notices.
The year seems to have flown by so quickly and I'm excited to see you both really soon.
Love Sarah
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