Another beautiful morning to be on the water. We all slept in a little as the sun is getting up later and we were tired after a big day. The river is much wider now and it is amazing the contrast before and after the junction.
The trees this morning are big old red gums that look like they have been there since the river began. We also spot our first red cliff which gives us a taste of what is to come. This mornings animal list included a couple of foxes, the first we have seen on the trip, kangaroos, wallabies, a sea eagle, kites, etc.
We stop for a long lunch and snooze before we hit the water again ton find the junction of the Murrumbidgee river. It is disappointing, I had much bigger expectations. As the afternoon is getting long and the paddling difficult because of the wind we decide to stop on another sandy beach just around the corner.
A pleasant afternoon is had swimming, reclining and chatting. Tinky tries the fishing again. The cheese he is using for bait is not working and keeps disappearing. He tried putting it in tea bags, without success. In desperation he tries Sarg's hot salami. Within minutes Tinky's bells start ringing and Sarg jumps up to land a 45cm cod. We finally have a decent fish. Pictures are taken and kisses handed out before the cod is released. The funniest part was watching Tinky fishing on his jocks. We may have a picture on a future post.
Part of the red cliffs and an old tree
Tonight's camp
The big one.
What a treat your blog is! As a blogger myself on trips away I fully appreciate sharing your journey - & what great photos!! You don't know me but Ian and Tinky do (cyclingmum is alias for Pam) - see if they can work it out. I have only just discovered your blog so have spent the last hour catching up on your adventures from start to now (although I had heard all about your November Fun & Games in the shallow rapids and tents buffted by storms). The river looks wonderful. I spent one Red X Marathon as support crew for a team with Tony Zerbst & Peter Harper on the river so the Barmah in particular brings back gr8 memories esp trying to get the car in there through the mud (!) and helping the team out of the water to swap (relay group). Had to look up "portage" so I'm not a boatie but am following it all - particularly enjoying the haute cuisine :) Have fun!!!!
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