Hopkins Falls

Being a tourist is so easy. Get up, have breakfast and wonder what to do next is much better than having the days planned for weeks ahead. We went to the Hopkins River falls which are just out of Warrnambool (see pic) then on the way back called in at the cheese factory for a tasting. The dogs had a run at the falls so they just slept while we went round the museum next to the cheese tasting.

There was a mild panic when the hot water coupling under the sink failed and sprayed hot water through the cupboards. The plastic push on connector failed, just like the one on the Jayco caravan at Orbost, see link to that post.

http://www.knkxtrail.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/orbost.html

At least this time the damage was limited to non perishables, but we still had to pull everything out to mop up and dry the cupboards and floor, and I knew how to fix it from the Orbost experience.

Warrnambool

At last we are away again. It has been a long time at home since November, so being back on the road feels extra good!. The dogs are in competitions at Warrnambool, so we have come down early to have a long break. It took three days to get here, first night was Tailem Bend, then down to Beachport, arriving at Surfside Park in Warrnambool about lunch time on Tuesday. 3 days for 700k, but we did take the pretty way round through the Coorong and the South East Coast. Lucky we did because there has been a serious weather event that is dumping lots of rain along the direct route, so we have avoided a drenching.

The pic shows the coast near the Hopkins River mouth at Warrnambool. You can see the storm clouds passing to the south east of us, all we have is some wind and a few drops of rain.