Day 123 – Port Lincoln National Park to Port Gibbon

We’re in the process of packing up, and we see a splash in the water, a fish. It might have been, but if it was, it was beening chased by a couple of dolphins. The kids are excited for at least a few seconds, but a tree they’ve been climbing for the last few days keeps their attention.

Each family is heading in a different direction today. We start making our way towards Whyalla. It really feels like we’re heading home now. Maybe 10 more days. Both Justine and I are wondering how we’ll adjust after we finish life on the road.

A stop back in Port Lincoln to fill up the water tanks and do some shopping. We start heading north, and take a quick detour into Tumby Bay to see the silo art. What an amazing job they’ve done.

Whyalla is pretty close to Port Augusta, from what I know both are very much industrial towns, so probably not the ideal places to stay. We find a camp spot right on the beach about 100km south of Whyalla, not free, but at $5, a bargain.

The kids are keen to throw a line in again, so we get sorted and Justine takes them down to the beach. From the beach, it’s a bit hard to cast too far, they’re casting into the wind. After a while, they all end up standing thigh deep trying to get further out, but no luck. At least the water is warm in this part. After 90 minutes, not a single bite, and a very large sea bird is eyeing off the package of bait. Enough for today.

As we filled up the water tanks earlier, we shepherd everyone in for a quick shower. So nice to feel clean when you’ve been in the dirt for 3 days. Only trouble is we’re still in the dirt.

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