The Rambling Retirees: Port Augusta for Repairs and Rest

Spencer Gulf, Port Augusta

Thursday, 17th September. Another day, another place.
Having arrived late into Port Augusta yesterday and booked into a van park for two nights (something these travellers are reluctant to do unless absolutely necessary), the OWO spent the morning searching for a repairer for the trailer and the vehicle. Looks like Mr Murphy has decided to stay for awhile! Trailer could be fixed but not until late tomorrow and the part for the vehicle had to be sent from Melbourne and would arrive tomorrow. However, the OWO assured me both would be fixed and we could be on the road again on Saturday so book another night in the cabin. Good wifey approached booking office but no joy there -- fully booked -- next move OWO?

First, deliver the trailer. Next call into the Information Centre for alternative accommodation suggestions. Finally, check out the alternative suggestions and make a choice. So, okay, there may have been a bit of interactive discussion first but finally we agreed on a motel and booked for two nights -- Friday and Saturday (just to be on the safe side and be sure all okay with repairs!). Now we can relax a little and enjoy a little R and R around this area for the rest of the day and tomorrow morning before the car had to be left with the dealer.

Beach across from Van Park

After delivering the trailer, booking the vehicle into dealer, booking the motel, purchasing two dozen local oysters ($10/doz closed), a short tour around town and lunch at the pub, we headed back to the van park to complete some mundane duties such as ten days worth of dusty washing, and finally we had time to take a wonderful walk along the beach near the van park.

Avan for the RRs maybe?

Whilst pegging out the washing Mrs OWO espied an Avan parked near the laundry area and was cheeky enough to approach the owners for a closer look. This was the type of campervan that would suit the Rambling Retirees perfectly. Very impressed. And thanks to Joan and Arthur the OWO was also impressed.

The OWO also spent time chatting with some fellow travellers taking part in a vintage car rally.

Vintage rally interest

So the day was not a complete wash out, and tomorrow night we would have the luxury of a motel and on Saturday we would be catching up with our long time friend, Mr Bonney.