27^th September: Esperance

I always think that one should finish a holiday, especially one as long as this, on a high! Well, what a fizzer today has turned out to be! We are sitting inside a closed up van with fierce wind and driving rain outside. The awnings are folded up, the chairs and table are in the car. It has become a very unfriendly day.

It started so well. I washed (for the last time this trip, I hope) and all was dry before 10.30 am.We walked down to the waterfront and heard the sailing boats singing in the breeze and jostling on their moorings. Three new ships were in port and seeemed to loading wheat and nickle. Then we went and explored the shopping centre (nothing exciting!) and I had my nails done while Glen tried to buy a little fan heater – without success. (Ours started making a noise and so he cleaned it. It got such a shock it died. We sent it to the rubbish bin! Well, it was over 20 years old. Nothing lasts these days!)

We had a phone call from Cherie. She and Jeff were at our place. She was threatening to make some space in our wine collection! However, they were mowing!

I bought a newspaper and so we have been reading and sitting out the storm raging outside. Winds are supposed to die down by 6.00pm. I hope so as we are going out to dinner tonight and I booked for 6.30 pm.

I will save reflections for another day. It is not the reflective type of weather!!

Next morning: The rain cleared as the wind dropped right on cue at 6.00 pm and we went out to a Chinese restaurant recommended by the park owner. (Always ask the locals!) Lovely food! The sun is rising in a clear sky but it is very cold!  At least it will be easier to pack up.  Now, I have to put the dream pot on as who knows where we will be tonight and when we will get there.

 Homeward Bound!!