Tuesday 28 th June

Our first stop after leaving home was the weigh bridge at Cavan. Rob is just a little pedantic about ensuring we (the caravan and vehicle) are not over weight. Anyway after taking several measurements all was good and he was pleased with the numbers. We stopped at Truro for a visit to the bakery. With coffee, Cornish pasty and a finger bun, we left very satisfied…… the weight of the vehicle and van may not be a problem but if we keep this up, Rob and I could have a problem! Leaving Truro, we kept hearing a call over the UHF radio coming from a truck, “8 metres, pull over”. It was becoming clearer which meant we were getting closer to the 8 metre wide load on a truck. We heard that the driver was pulling off the road at a service station at Blanchetown. This was probably in preparation to cross over the bridge which would need the bridge closed for the crossing of the load. We drove past it and saw it was a house being transported. Glad we were able to pass it so easily. We arrived at Renmark, set up, did a little shopping and then late in the afternoon headed to the Renmark Club for a drink. We had heard that there was a light display (Illumination) on the river and in the surrounding parks so as darkness fell we went for a walk to see it. I was impressed with the Aboriginal story and the illumination on the river but Rob was a little underwhelmed. Can I say that we have had beautiful weather but the clear skies have meant that Renmark at night is the coldest place in South Australia? Apparently it will get down to -3! Glad we have power and the heater will be up and running tonight. (I said to Rob that I will only write short entries in on the blog this time….but clearly this hasn’t happened. 