Day 6 - Streaky Bay to Point Labbat
Camping would be so much fun if the weather was always good! Today, it wasn't - again!
The alarm went off as today was pack up day. There were ominous black clouds to the west and sure enough, it showered and the wind packed up as we battled through pack up. When it was time to leave, I did take the cheat's way out and unplugged our opposite neighbour's power and water so I could drive straight out (but not over their leads). Into town for a trip to the butcher and then elevenses at another cafe. Still raining on and off and the wind had picked up. Eventually we headed off again, for the 47km journey doen to here. Which was fine until we turned off onto this road, down the skinny little peninsula that leads to Point Labbat. Corrugations that were very unexpected! Hadn't packed for that, or let tyres down. We had identified a campground right on the water that we expected would be very quiet - and how beautiful is this?!
Unfortunately, still a bit windy. I enjoyed lunch outside in the shelter of the back of our van but Greg stayed inside! Had a little explore of the water and surrounding area - very lovely.
The whole point of being down here was to see the sealions at Point Labbat, at the very end of this little peninsula. So we all headed off in one vehicle to see what we could see. And sure enough, the largest natural sea lion colony on mainland Australia! They were all sleeping in the sun (cleary, the wind doesn't bother them) on the beach and rocks. We saw a few move and go for a walk (and two males almost have fisticuffs) but no noise which wasn't as engaging for Greg.
They were quite fascinating, and what a beautiful cliff face. I could have watched them for ages - it was definitely the highight of my afternoon! - but guess what, more rain showers swept in so we headed back to camp.
Although the wind didn't ease up, the sun did stay out and so we all got a few jobs done and enjoyed our coffee in the sun. Dinner was in Cafe Phoenix (satay chicken tonight) and we are looking forward to waking up looking out over the turqouise blue water.
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