Day 438 Grampians Monday 9th April 2012

Afternoon nap for a tired old fellah

Hi Folks,
A delayed blog since we are beyond the range of the networks. Today's blog starts on the ferry just after midnight. We were in the "Ocean Recliners" and Susan who had been travelling pretty well succumbed once again to mal de mer. I helped her hold the bag until she stopped wretching and staggered off to the toilet. She returned and changed seats so she was in the aisle. She had another bout of vomiting before collapsing into her seat. I found it very difficult to sleep sitting up but of course was fast asleep when the wake up call of the ferry blared out at 6am. We both had poor nights sleep and it showed today with both of us short on patience and a tad bad tempered.
By 7 we were driving through the mercifully deserted streets of Melbourne. First stop was Ballarat for 2 big breakfasts and coffee. It was then on to Ararat where the weather was decidely unfriendly. We visited the outdoor shop where we bought our table on the way over to Tasmania all those days ago. After buying some food staples we continued onto the Grampians where after my afternoon nap we setup in the swag in the Smith Street camping ground. Susan has never been here so it will be a new experience for her. The weather is cold with occasional showers but should improve. We are looking forward to a long deep nights sleep!

Cheers Simon