SA Great

I heard that SA Great has now changed its name to Advantage SA, witha sub-brand Advantage Adelaide. There was apparently some confusion with South Africa they say. Great move to change after only ten years of confusion!

Whatever, it was great to be back in SA. Beth got quite emotional as we were coming through Port Augusta, but there may have been other reasons for that!

Once over the border and into SA we stopped at a couple of places on our way to Victor Harbor.

Streaky Bay was a lovely respite by the sea, even though the temperature was still high. A gentle breeze at night at least cooled us down a bit.

Looking back it was ironic that as we headed to Streaky Bay ABC local radio was focusing on the 'catastrophic fire alert' procedures for schools. Two days later they were implemented for the first time ever! Then it rained. The farmers were celebrating their first decent harvest in years, then some got hit by fires, and those who hadn't finished their harvest had to cope with unseasonal rain. Farming is a tough life!

The next night was Port Broughton, and we were glad the caravan park had a great swimming pool. It was delightful!

When we set up camp on the shores of Spencer Gulf we were well clear of the Nullarbor. Yet getting on the way some of the scenery looked eerily like the area we left a couple of days ago.

South Australia is the driest state in the country, and driving through the area around near Whyalla and Port Augusta it was not at all hard to beleive.

Then it was on to Victor, via Copper Coast Salvos (it was Sunday morning) and Adelaide.