Monday13th March

A We are getting prepared to head off from Kangaroobie, as comfortable as we are here we need to get moving again. We are looking at the map and trying to decide on the next leg of the trip. We need to be in Brisbane by mid May and would like to call in at Bendigo on the way so there are two points to aim for. There are a few lava caves and volcanic crater lakes on the way to Bendigo so will try and see a few of them as well. Went fishing on the beach where the Gellibrand River meets the ocean yesterday afternoon, a very scenic location, had a large star shaped sinker which was cast over the big crashing surf and this kept the rig out there. Rennie came with me but when the wind picked up and blasted us with sand she went over to the dunes to play and get out of the wind, it did get very strong and was quite sore when it sandblasted our legs and faces. She found some good shaped cuttlefish and used one as a little bed and one as a doona to put a little stick to sleep in, this kept her busy for ages. Meanwhile, I caught three smallish salmon, threw one back and kept the other two to put in the freezer, it was good fun, and as I haven’t caught anything for ages it was good for the confidence. Had some visitors today, which was nice, some friends Karen and Sam and their kids Lachie and Chloe who Tal went to playgroup with many years ago. They moved to Camperdown a few years ago and came over here for lunch today, we went for a paddle in the canoes and a swim after lunch. Am now thinking of buying a canoe to take with us as it is great exercise and very relaxing at the same time. Hope life is treating you all well and that you are happy and healthy.