THURSDAY 2 APRIL     SOUTH WEST ROCKS

The day was overcast and there was still some rain at times. We had 50mm of rain overnight.

I’d noticed a couple of itchy lumps about the extremities, and wondered, due to the tidal creek and little mangroves nearby, but now I am sure – we ARE getting mozzie and sandfly bites, here. Had to find the repellent, which hasn’t been needed for a long time.

John spent most of the day doing things on his computer. I read, and did a little fishing, from the bank of the tidal creek behind the van. Caught a small fish – it had a blue sheen, circular stripes and prominent fins. I had no idea what it was, so it went back in the water.

After lunch, drove into Kempsey to do a grocery shop. Noticed that out on the green river flats, the houses are raised up high – guess there are some decent floods here.

Then I roasted the raffle beef for tea, with vegies. It was very nice, for a change, as we do not often eat roast beef. I like these “free” feeds.