This morning the sun is shining, and after breakfast we go ashore and walk up to the Fishermans Co-op, to check out if there is fuel available from the fuel wharf there. There was an antiquated diesel pump, but at $1.95 per litre I quickly lost interest and we wandered back up to town and found a service station that was close enough to walk to with my trolley, and priced at $1.29 per litre.
The temperature warmed up and pelicans were out in force.
We went back to the co-op for fish and chips for lunch, and were joined by Ken and Millie from Rhiannon. The seafood was as good as ever and tasted even better washed down with a glass of reisling that Ken had bought along. By now it was hot and we were looking for shade, not a common occurrence on this cruise.
After lunch we decided to run around to Dunbogan in the dinghy and check out the moorings that Bruce from Chilli Heat had told us about. He was right, it is a good setup, and very reasonably priced at $55 per week. Next time we are here we will give it a go.
Back on the boat, I started the generator to charge the batteries and the southerly change hit. We had intended to go ashore for dinner, but with 20 knot winds and pouring rain, we thought better of it and raided the freezer for a cook on board option.
It blew hard and rained heavily most of the evening and is expected to continue through tomorrow morning, easing in the afternoon.
On the current forecast we will head to Port Stephens on Tuesday.
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