SUNDAY 29 MARCH   ANNA BAY TO SOUTH WEST ROCKS   341kms

It was yet another hot day. Think I would prefer it cooler for driving days.

John used our hose to give the van a quick wash down before we left. It was looking a bit grimy – the Queanbeyan park was dustier than we realized.

Got fuel at Anna Bay – 76 cpl.

Drove back to the Pacific Highway at Raymond Terrace, then north.

We stopped at a wayside stop to eat our lunch – sandwiches I made before we left this morning. It was much easier just pulling in here, than it was yesterday in the roadhouse car parks.

John was much happier towing today. He has realised that he needs to use the Truck gears more to slow the rig on downhill sections, rather than just relying on the brakes. He may be getting used to the feel of the weight of the van on the back, too.

Turned off at Kempsey, for South West Rocks. The country side around here looks more green than we have seen to date. It is dairy country – lots of grazing cows. It is very pleasant to be seeing green again!

Booked into the Macleay Valley Caravan Park – $14.50 a night, with the seventh night free, so at $87 a week, is nicely under budget. We are doing quite well so far and I think our estimates may have been about right.

At check in, we were told not to leave things of value outside the van when we were not out there. First time that has happened.

This is a good looking caravan park, with easy access to our site. We overlook a tidal creek, with a wide area of thick green grass between us and the creek. We have space, views, peace, and green!

Set up camp, relaxed for a while. Went for a short walk along the creek.

This is a Family Parks Association caravan park – think we might join that chain too.

Tea was sausages and salad.

Phoned K to let him know our location.