Roadie to the west of Adelaide today, down the east side of the Yorke Peninsula and across to  Couches Beach (east side) where the Ramsey Hill shack is. (Read bach in NZ lingo.)

Ellen’s parents have retired here and are currently renovating the shack for permanent living. Couches Beach sits just on top of the foot at the base of the ankle.

Travelled down- pies for lunch at Port Wakefield and checked out a memorial display for a WW1 flying ace at Minlaton. Capt. Harry  Butler flew his monoplane “The Red Devil” from Adelaide to Minlaton to deliver the first airmail over water in the Southern Hemisphere in 1919.

Yorke Peninsula

This area on the peninsula is known for barley and grain growing. Some lovely views out across Gulf of  St Vincent back towards Adelaide, though too hazy for clear views.

4WD adventure around the Corney Point area courtesy of Brett Hill. Fabulous coastline, a lighthouse,  rocky beaches, sandy bays and some dolphins surfing the waves. Lovely sun kissed barley fields, sandstone rocks and even a  mob of sheep going up the road. Scenes of NZ! Also toured around the area where the Hill family used to farm. Nice to see and hear some family history on Ellen’s dad’s  side.

It’s a lot cooler today with a fierce wind so nice to sit by a cosy fire tonight. Quite a change from the heat of a few days ago! BBQ dinner.

Photos Yorke Peninsula – Corney

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