Day 22 - Wentworth to Wooroonook Lake
For our last night together, we had to find a campsite that had all of our attributes. After a big day's driving we arrived here at a lake with plenty of wildlife, we were able to tuck ourselves away from everyone, we had a fire and it was quiet. Tick, tick, tick!
It was a big day's driving to get here though. And a hot day dawned in Wentworth so we got most of our pack up done before 9am. We actually had thunderstorms and a bit of rain overnight in Wentworth so some things were a bit wet but we figured with this hot weather, things would dry out quickly. We were on the road by 10am on the dot, but the first hour was pretty slow going, having to navigate small towns and skirt the big city of Mildura. So it was only in Red Cliffs that we stopped at Big Lizzie for elevenses - an enormous tractor built as a bit of a folly - capable of a fast 3.2km/hr!
On the road again, although at least the driving got easier. We did stop at a very unaassuming road side rest area for no other reason than it had plenty of wood we could chainsaw for firewood. It was hot, there were flies so it wasn't the best but we did load up the Phoenix firewood carrier for tonight.
A big couple of hours driving and we arrived here. Initially, we started heading around the lake but found the overhanging branches too low for our caravan and had to reverse out. Eventually, we found a great little spot away from everyone, right on the banks of the water, with plenty of birdlife.
We have done many trips together with Neill and Jude now, and plan to do many more. But it is still a little sad to get to the end of our travels together. We got set up, and thankfully it was just a little bit cooler on the water's edge. A bottle of special bubbles came out to commemmorate our trip, the big birthdays that have happened this year, and just to celebrate being together.
Drinks, nibbles and then dinner cooked on my best outdoor kitchen with a view! We even had dessert tonight! And a great fire with that lunchtime firewood!
We still have most of the week ahead to catch up with friends and family, with Phoenix "camping" in family backyard but tonight is the end of the true camping. We are so grateful to Neill and Jude for travelling with us, and for the times we had together. Another great exploration of a part of Australia that is unique and beautiful!
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