Saturday 14th October 2017
Once the anchor was down, it was time to
get a few hours sleep, after which we had a cooked breakfast and got the dinghy
in the water so we could go ashore to stretch our legs. It is an overcast day
in Laurieton, with mist hanging around the Brother mountains and regular
patches of rain through the day.
After going ashore and tying our dinghy up
at the wharf near the RSL, we went for a walk around the town running into Rob
and Marg on the way home from their walk. The town hasn’t changed much, if
anything, it looks a little less prosperous than when we were last here.
The Welcoming Party were waiting for us at the wharf
We had a very good cup of coffee at one of
the nice little coffee shops down near the old theatre, before walking down to
the Fisherman’s Co-op. The fresh local seafood looks good and warrants a trip
back for lunch one day whilst we are here.
Laurieton Fish Co-op (note the Pelican on the light pole top right)
The “fleet” of boats on the pile berths
near the co-op is looking a bit tired, but there are some bargains for
renovators !
Walking back along the riverside toward the
RSL, we saw a sign that there will be a market on tomorrow morning, apparently
in the park near the VMR. That should help fill in tomorrow morning. We went
into the RSL to get a key for the shower and toilet facilities that they make
available to visiting yachties., and then on to check out the other end of
town.
There is a good sized Coles supermarket
where we bought some fresh bread and a few salad vegetables before heading back
to Mica for lunch and another rest. We have arranged to meet Rob and Marg at
the RSL for dinner. As we go ashore at around 5.30pm, there is a large wedding
party getting photographs taken on the wharf before also heading up to the RSL
for the wedding reception. Naturally, club was buzzing, filled with a large wedding
party as well as the normal Saturday night crowd. We found a quiet corner for a predinner drink well
away from the crowd.
Dinner was good RSL fare, and we were all
ready for an early night to catch up on our sleep deprivation after last nights
sail. We are all very happy to be sitting in such a peaceful anchorage and a
good nights sleep is assured.
Mica at anchor in the Camden Haven River
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