YORKE  PENINSULA



Innes Cliffs

We headed down the Yorke Peninsula opposite where Adelaide is located.  We visited several small towns, and had a lovely drive around the coast of the Innes National Park, where we saw several stumpy tailed goannas.  The school holidays had just finished, so there were very few travellers on the road in these parts. 

 

 

The Yorke Peninsula is shaped a bit like a mini-Italy.  We travelled down the west coast, down to the tip, and then up the east coast, along the St. Vincent Gulf.  Across the water we could see the hills near Adelaide on the skyline.  Some of the roads in this area left a bit to be desired - which surprised us, being so close to a large city.

 

While we were at one of the towns, Wallaroo, they were having a festival, and we came across a crowd of people participating in dragon boat races.  It was good fun to watch them, and we could hear the rhythm of the drums beating to keep the paddlers rowing in time.  It looked like a great way to get fit!

 

 

 

THE  LAST  LEG

ADELAIDE

We spent a few days in and around Adelaide, staying at the Marion Caravan Park.  That brought back a few memories of the '80's when we stayed at the same park with our family and friends while we went to church conventions at the Wayville Showgrounds.  It was quite cool and wet, but we did manage a quick look at the city, and a visit with people we had met along the way.

CAPE  JERVIS

At the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula is Cape Jervis.  We are spending a lovely week with friends who are building a large house, on a property overlooking Kangaroo Island.  Geoff is giving a hand with some of the internal framing, while I'm enjoying the fresh air and the view!  

HOME
We are looking forward to the last stretch of highway across the west of Victoria, and will arrive home within the next few days.  It's been an amazing trip, but of course we will be happy to be home again, with family & friends.