Hi All,
The day started in the swag in the layby with swarms of hungry mosquito’s gathered on the outside of the mesh adjacent our heads awaiting their next meal, confirming their attraction to CO2 emissions. Unfortunately for them all they had for breakfast was a dose of Raid. The high population was no doubt a result of the surface water from the recent floods. Susan also got some practice with the mossie bat while we had breakfast and packed up.
We cruised into Nhill for some nice coffees at Olivers and a good burst of internet. Leaving Nhill the display sign advised that the Western Highway was now open which was handy! Lunch was at Ararat where we detoured into the camping shop and purchased a fold up table that fits into the back of the paj on the storage shelf.
We arrived in Melbourne to the peak hour traffic and enjoyed the crawl over the Westgate Bridge before turning off to Station Pier from whence the Spirit of Tasmania ferry departs. Two lanes were closed on the bridge as fences are being fitted to stop people jumping off.
We considered our overnight accommodation options whilst parked on the esplanade.
Susan did an internet search while I strolled along the esplanade. Susan secured a room at the Easystay Beachside on Fitzroy Street for $115 with parking for camper trailers. Although we had the address, finding it was a bit of a nightmare since it has a very small shopfront. After some trips up blind alleys and touches of road rage we rang reception, secured precise directions and all was good. After unhitching the trailer we settled into our room and then ventured out on to Fitzroy Street for tea. The street was busy much more so than and any Adelaide entertainment area on a Thursday night. We dined in a French restaurant, $35 a head for entrée, main course and a glass of wine. Susan declined to sample the escargots. Good food, good value. Thence to bed with 3 phones set to alarm at 0600.
Tomorrow the ferry!
Cheers Simon
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