An unremarkable day. There was little rain overnight and it looked as if we might have a reasonable pack up. However the misty rain drifted in and we packed the camper away quite wet. In no great hurry we departed for the 285km trip to Kyogle around 11. The road between Ebor and Coutts Crossing was pretty average, narrow in parts, windy and with lots of poor surface. Susan began to feel the effects but managed to battle through without resorting to shut eye.
We stopped for lunch at Grafton beside the Clarence River which is about 3 times as wide as the Murray in SA. Susan knocked up a nice salad with tuna. The wind was pretty fierce around 60kmh by my estimate which made things a bit unpleasant. We journeyed on to Casino where it was McCafe time. We arrived at Kyogle around 5. It seemed we had must have travelled further than 285km due to the time taken but no it was correct. I think my distance driving brain has fallen out of calibration due to lack of use.
On arrival at Kyogle we did a quick shop and set up in the showgrounds campsite at $10 per night. The wind was still blustery and Susan at one stage was contemplating a Mary Poppins moment sailing up into the air as she held on to the tent. I took the opportunity to repair a seam that Susan pointed out this morning was coming apart. At 7 Susan said she better get tea ready. I invoked the executive override and we went to the Earth Bistro at one of the town pubs. Nice meal and not overly expensive washed down with some decent red.
On our return the wind had died away which is a merciful release from another buffeting night. Just have to dry the canvas from the awning which was quite wet when we packed it this morning. Our aim tomorrow is to get to Woodford-Kilcoy area.
11pm so bedtime.
Night folks
Simon
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| Lunch spot beside Clarence River |
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| Sunset from Kyogle showgrounds |
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