Joe was up early to do a 10 km run along the bike path into Renmark and out past Maccas’ before looping back along the waterfront. Back at camp Simon was already up and going so we drove into Renmark to shop at Woolies and get some breakfast at a bakery. We also purchased sandwiches and rolls to take with us for lunch.
Spotting that the caravan park had trailer storage area Joe went to ask whether we could leave the car there for the week. We would have been happy to pay a fee but not required. Well done Riverbend Caravan Park!
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| Simon going under Paringa Bridge -viewed from Joe’s kayak |
We launched the kayaks and paddled off under the Paringa Bridge. The noise of trucks crossing this bridge reverberated through the caravan park all night.
Just downstream we came to Lock 5 and Joe rang the lock master to get doors open. As usual going through the lock was easy. The lock master was not a talkative type. Despite Simon’s best attempt there was very little response. Apparently he is normally at Lock 3 but was filling in at Lock 5. Despite going through the lock there was no noticeable improvement in the current. Look like we will have paddle hard all the way to the sea.
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Late in the day we arrived just outside Berri at a riverside camping park. The foreshore had lovely green grass that was not for camping while out the back there was trees, scrub and sand for camping. It wasn’t too bad.
Dinner was Mexican Rice and Tuna with melting chocolate for dessert eaten at a picnic setting on the river bank
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