Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Drive

In the rain, but this time we visited Tumby Bay without the caravan in tow. That gave us a chance to drive around the town, and revisit the Ritz Cafe on the foreshore.

It was also time to get the camera out again, and this time we caught a Pacific Gull floating around in the shallows and occasionally having a bit of a splash, followed by a preening session. That explain how these birds can keep themselves with such sparkling white feathers.

The short video below has captured the splashing about part of the routine. It was a windy day so it might be best to turn down the sound when watching the video.

The Journey Begins Soon

The time is fast approaching when we will be hitting the road, even if just for a short trip.

The tow vehicle has now been chosen, and there are just a few things to be done to it and the caravan before we will be able to pack up the annexe, hook up the caravan and head out for a stay at a different park.

Today, a trip to the Caravan and Camping Outdoor Adventures Show has stirred up the wanderlust. We were able to pick up a couple of things that will help to make food storage and preparation more effective. There was also a chance to compare some accessories that are either essential, such as the brake control system that will have to fitted to the Landcruiser and some solar panels for use when free camping.

The Caravan Show also provided an opportunity to pick up some maps, brochures and booklets from various regions to help with planning where to go first, what to see and do whilst there and where to stay.

The Grey Nomad Happy Hour

A tradition among Grey Nomads is the Happy Hour.

At the end of the day it’s time to share some nibbles, take a little liquid refreshment and share tales and experiences of life on the road, and stories from the past. There are always new people to meet and stories to tell.

Tales Of The Past

Today we spent considerable time reliving the past in terms of the use (or non use) of the telephone. Being in the Grey Nomad age bracket means that are many years of experiences to share. In these days where the mobile phone seems to be everywhere, and it is difficult to escape them, it’s interesting to reflect on the lack of telephones that most of today’s Happy Hour participants experienced in their younger days.

Surprise was expressed at how small businesses could operate with the use of the telephone. The size and operating capabilities of the earlier phones was also discussed.

Food.

Now that’s a topic that wee can all share past experiences. Today it was about the foods that our partners prepared, or did not prepare, especially if they did not meet up to the standards set by Mothers or Grandmothers. That particular topic can get a little heated with admissions of not liking the early efforts of partners in their early days together. But we got through the discussion unscathed.

Next time, we will be missing some people who will move on, but with the expressed hope of meeting up in some other part of the country as the Grey Nomad adventure continues. Tomorrow’s Happy Hour will be different, which makes it something to look forward to

No It’s not Stone Henge, but

Here’s a perfect spot to break your trip to or from the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.
Stone Hut is a true little town. So small that it no longer has its own shop, post office or pub. I wonder if it ever did have any of those.
It does have have a World Class, worth travelling miles for, Old Style Bakery. The pies are to die for.

Enjoy a snack or sit down to a full meal in the dining area.

And after the meal pick up a few plants at the recently opened Nursery.Have a chat with Richard

Then take stroll around the town. Many of the buildings have small plaques in front of them with snippets of historical information. The Bakery is based in the building that was once a Blacksmith shop.

So where is Stone Hut?

If you are travelling north or south on the Main North Road it lies between the towns of Laura, to the south, and Wirrabara, to the north.

Want to stay a little longer? Where to stay:

Caravan Parks:

• Laura
• Wirrabara
• Camp site in Wirrabara Forest.

Cabins:

• Stone Hut
• Laura Caravan Park

Bed and Breakfast:

• Old Brewery in Laura
• Laura Stayz.