On Monday morning we went down to the Sealink dock at Cape Jervis, and were loaded onboard by 5.45am. Before we knew it we were docking at Kangaroo Island.
It wasn’t quite daylight when we came off the ferry, so we drove around lost for a few minutes. there wasn’t anybody around and nowhere to get a cuppa. Ok next best thing to do was start site seeing through Wiki camps . First stop was Baudin Beach, just as the sun was rising.
Then it was Prospect Hill, and 390 steps up. I thought about not doing the climb, but then what the heck…, so with a few stops I reached the top.
Coming down was easy, and the views had been worth the effort.
From there we went looking for a cafe, still nothing open, and we pulled into American River Jetty, surely there will be a shop there ! No.., then I saw the seals lolling around at the wharf edge.
Apparently its tiring, being a seal, as this one was yawning quite often.
While we were there we met up with a gentleman that is one of the volunteers building a replicate of the American Schooner, Independence. 1803. He was very interesting to talk to, and to see the project. We also bought two pieces of origan timber, that will have our name on one, and Jodie’s Inspiration on the other. When the building is completed the purchased timber strips will line the walls inside. They hope to have it completed within 3years.
I couldn’t leave without saying goodbye to the seals . This fellow was such a poser.
He decided I needed some close up photos, and started climbing up the rocks towards me. Do they bite ??.
One more close up and it was time to go.
We couldn’t get into our accomodation till 12pm, so had a bit of a look around the township of Kingscote, where we are staying. There is a rock swimming pool, nice views across the bay and newly painted silos.
Our accommodation is a bit dated but comfortable .
After finally unpacking we had something to eat, then went for a drive out to Emu Bay and Bay of Shoals. It is so quiet over here at the moment, we feel like there isn’t another soul around.
We had a nice wander along the beach to finish off the day, so here’s cheers to day one on Kangaroo island…