Wednesday 14th February, 2018
This morning, we both woke up rested and the campsite was lovely early morning – there was a flock of ibis birds roaming around here just pecking away in the grass. Both Gerry and I knew it was St. Valentine’s Day but just being together was more than enough to celebrate this day!
It was another scorching day and by the time we had breakfast and done the laundry (we actually hung the washing outdoors and it was dry in no time!), it was close to midday. We had already seen the Koala Reserve walk which was supposed to be 5.4 km return and we thought of going on a sighting expedition and see if we could spot some koalas!
Although we had our hats on and we had water with us, it was quite some expedition and by the time we reached the little hamlet with its harbour, we were quite worn out through the heat. Well one of the snack bars was on the sea front and we took a break there and had some cold ginger beer and water and for me a cold chicken and salad sandwich.
– a small hamlet along the coastline
Up to now we had not seen a single koala so on the way back I concentrated on just getting back to the campsite and having a shower. But then Gerry called me and yes he had spotted a koala bear, up a tree just hugging it with its limbs and at the same time seemed to be having a nap! He was ever so cute and of course as of that moment I was walking with my head up trying to spot another koala – but no such luck!! Anyway, we were lucky to have seen one!!
We made our way along the beach to cool ourselves down. By the time we were back at the campsite I was really deadbeat and just had enough energy for a cold shower. We had walked some 8km during the hottest time of the day – not very clever of us!
That evening, we tried out our microwave in the camper van – and yes it does work – and we heated some left over pasta and made some fresh salad to go with it.
It was again an early night!! Tomorrow we break up camp and will be driving some 275 km toSouth West Rocks
