Monday 17th February, 2025
On Saturday we had to move to another location in the caravan park. Our fault for not booking two nights as part of the original booking. We spent the rest of the day there as we felt under pressure regarding getting out to the Whaling Station on time in the evening. Stephen had to be ready dressed in his suit and tie when we left.
As it was, we arrived before the busload of other choristers. They had been given a sort of ‘green room’, open to wind, and it became pretty cold later. They did at least get a hot meal. Stephen was able to come back to the Sherwood a couple of times during the evening as we were parked close by. The main carpark isn’t very large and that meant that the choir and guests coming by buses was a good idea, if you were quite a good bus driver and able to negotiate the turns.
I had an evening meal of left over curry. It was very comfy for me being in the van. I had a view of the ocean in the distance. I could hear the choir and other singers, but not really well, so eventually I went up to the entrance that the choir used and was able to see and hear them for their last segment. There was entertainment throughout the evening, young singers from WAPPA as well as the choir.
Afterwards we waited for the buses to leave before driving back to the caravan park, about 22kms. I went a bit slowly as whilst I was watching the concert a little possum type creature came to watch as well. I didn’t want to hit a kangaroo or one of those little ones on the journey.
Yesterday (Sunday) we took our time packing up and left the caravan park at about 10.30 a.m. We went to Middleton Beach for a swim and lunch. Stephen was game enough to try nachos, we shared a bowl, followed by an affogato, a first in both cases. I like nachos, but always end up with dry chips at the end, so sharing a bowl worked out well.
We had planned to do some shopping, but I was feeling tired so we just picked up some milk on the Frenchmans Bay Road and then went to the Frenchmans Bay beach. It was quite warm and it was more comfortable sitting outside than inside.
On arrival we were greeted warmly by a fellow motorhome owner who turned out to be quite manic and a little drunk. He had a portable speaker placed outside with loud music playing. After an hour or so when he settled in and light a fire we packed it in and went in search of a better place. I wanted quiet for our Facetime session with Matt and also wanted to cook a risotto for our tea.
Eventually we found a good spot at Goode Beach, not far from our previous park up, with a good view over a white sandy beach with the sound of waves. Frenchmans Bay is very sheltered, a good spot on a windy day, but it good to have the sound of waved. We were a bit late contacting Matt, but he stayed with us during the cooking and the meal and we didn’t hang up until about 7.15. p.m.
On the way out we had booked into the public golf course. We are the only campers and had a very peaceful night, feeling safe. It’s only $15 and just a spot to stay, with a little toilet block about 200 metres away, which is for the golfers. This place got increasing busy when it was on Wikicamps, which I suspect is why they took it off. Now, it’s just people like us who are bold enough to go and ask who stay here.