With great excitement we arrived at our destination. The checking in process was in full swing.
The rollers booked out this Big 4 Breeze CP for 5 nights.Aboard the ferry to take us to Kangaroo Island SA
About 100 Rollers went on the Kangaroo Island tour. Early start 7:30 to board the coach for the trip to the ferry. We had 2 coaches for drop off and pick up on both sides. The drivers enjoyed sharing their knowledge and answering our questions. On the island one coach went one direction and the other in the opposite way. Only 2 places could cater for our numbers, I went to Emu Ridge, they are a family business founded in 1991 and one of only eucalyptus farmers producing chemical free, natural and sustainable products. We had a video about their business, and information on the products they sell. I purchased some hopefully magic Emu oil which is good for many things including sprains. They also take in injured animals and care for them. There were three Joey’s on the day.
Seal colony. A lot of research is being done on the island in National Parks post catastrophic fires. Few years ago, marine studies on the 2 types of seal inhabiting the island, and water desalination plants. Major work is being done on both sides for new larger ferries due to operate in the near future. We were told prior to our visit to expect a feeling of going back in time. All supplies are dependent on the ferry from the main land. After a long day on the island we got back at 22:00.The second colony living on the island.
I had a rest day the next day as line dancing is not possible and chair yoga may have been possible but I opted out.
But no rest for me as Noreen spied me and roped me into prepping spuds. They had to be peeled and cooked till soft enough for the group to use for the nochi making session ( local Italian restaurant chief ). All with the additional element of difficulty of doing this in the camp kitchen.
The next day we had a cruise of the Coorong and out to the mouth of the Murray River.
Coorong River cruiseThe head of the Murray River where it meets the sea.2 dredges work constantly to control the sand building up.Going through the lock. The two seals pictured are regulars, sunning themselves and posing for tourists.My birthday was low key this year. I had been away the whole day on The Kangaroo Island trip so hadn’t said anything. You couldn’t imagine how surprised I was when this gift box was delivered my van. The card even matched my latest artistic attempt ( another story). My family are so very special. Thank you Lovelies.
Paint and Slurp with Sheridan.
Murder mystery night. Rollers love any excuse to dress up. We had caterers in to provide our evening meal.
Saturday morning and time for checkout and goodbyes. Plans in the making for the next STUCK to be held in Mission Beach QLD.
Retired in April 2017 after a long career in cardiac nursing which I loved, I find my life has totally changed. After almost loosing my husband last August to a dissecting aortic aneurysm complicated by a massive watershed stroke post cardiothoracic surgery, we are adapting to a very different life together. This is our now story. Update, November 2025. Chris continued to do well until he had a stroke in August 2018. This time after 2 weeks on life support with no sign of improvement he passed away peacefully with the family present. RIP Chris, much loved and missed.
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looks like lots of fun. Toni
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