An early start after the windiest night I have ever spent in a tent. It was a stifling hot evening followed by a late night cool change. The wind howled through the night making sleep difficult.
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| Crossing the lagoon towards the cave |
We were up early as we wanted to visit Punyelroo Cave before continuing down the river. The cave was on the other side of the lagoon opposite the caravan park. We had a little trouble locating the cave. We did follow a path that took me to the top of the cliff including a steep section that required use on a rope to ascend.
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| Path to the top of cliff |
Eventually we found the cave. It was a dry cave so no stalactites or stalagmites. It was worthwhile if only for the fun of finding it.
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| the light shining out of ..... |
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| Simon at the cave entrance |
Back on the river the wind picked although for the 90 minutes it did not bother us as has some protection from the south as we're travelling East. Once we arrived at Big Bend we were surfing down waves as the cliffs channeled the wind helpfully however on the other side of the 180 degree curve we were fighting headwind and waves.
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| PS Marion |
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| Murray Princess |
A couple of paddle steamers passed through while we we in Big Bend. The Murray Princess is actually diesel driven. It is the most luxurious of the overnight cruisers on the river. Simon was keen to take Cathrine on it until he found out later the cost.
Arriving at Nildottie the wind was too strong for further paddling forcing us to stop fir the day. We did walk 3 km to the General Store for lunch but after we just relaxed for the rest day of the day.
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