We headed off for Adelaide last Tuesday morning with the weather warming up to 30C. Got to the lovely McLaren Vale CP about 3.30pm and set the van up. We were a bit tired after the long drive so spent the afternoon relaxing. Woke the next morning to rain and cold wind, you can’t win lol. So day 1 we decided to have some retail therapy in the city. The new camp chairs were purchased, some life jackets for the boat and show Bethany round this beautiful city. The old buildings look dwarfed by the large modern concrete office blocks.
Thursday was worse in the weather department so off to the city again for a drive around Port Adelaide and hunt down some nice lunch. Friday we were due to have lunch with friends but unfortunately they were ill so we went for a drive down to Cape Jarvis where the ferry to Kangaroo Island comes in. It was a wild wind blowing and I wouldn’t have liked to be on the ferry even though the trip is reasonably short.
On the way back we drove in to Rapid Bay which was much more sheltered. It’s a beautiful spot and I can see why it’s a popular campground. Bethany satisfied her need to throw rocks into the sea. 
The local wildlife were not fussed with tourists pulling up to take their photo. Miss eagle eye spotted these two kangaroos in a paddock.
Saturday was school holidays and the AFL grand final so the park was full and noisy. We decided a day at the zoo was a good idea as the weather was settling down. Bethany’s favourite animals, Pandas and meerkats, were on display. 3 hours saw us walking our feet off and having a lovely time seeing all the animals.
This cheeky fellow was on lookout duty.
It was a lovely break even if the weather was awful. Plenty more to see next time we drive over there. Next stop Houpton at the end of the month.
