Greens Lake again

Sun 19^th

Small world. Bloke parked behind me has family still in my little NZ home town. He has been in Perth 30 years. Happy hour with them – they also downloaded my 8GB of books.

Thousands of cars going in to Werribee park precinct – big concert on all day. Backed up right up the motorway.

Father-in-law died – 102 & 4 months! What an amazing long life. Such a gentleman and always quietly helping others. To live that long and still be sound of mind is wonderful.

Mon 20^th

Left about 9 – back to Greens Lake via Bacchus Marsh, Lancefield, Heathcote. Another pleasant drive along the edge of a high plateau with National park to the west. Lots of round boulders on the hills. Vineyards everywhere. A lot of haze from the fires around Melbourne – even at the lake. Hot here – we are all parked under the trees now. Four lots of Grey Nomads. Generator will run aircon – just not on econo! Flies are going to drive me nuts! Those horrible little grass flies that have to sit on you and follow you around. I must be tasty!

Tues 21^st

Hot night inspite of cool wind but slept ok finally.  To Rochester for gas, diesel and a few groceries.  Back to reading again - change from watching TV but may need to set it up for the Federer - Murray game!

We hear that Greens Lake  is likely to be closed – cops and fire brigade sick of the nonsense and the mess, fights etc., - must be a small minority because no problems while I have been here, other than some dopey boat people. A facebook rampage was organised for New Year apparently.

And so it begins - Australia Day weekend. Thursday night an influx of families with boats etc. I moved the van so that we nomads have a circle of 'safety' - bit like the old west when the Indians were expected to attack! Friday - cool and very windy so may put a few off - she says hopefully.