Strahan – Day 2

Checked out a few properties today in the drying conditions. Still a horrendously cold blow in the air. Ear muffs were considered – along with the purchase of a beanie! Thank god for the lovely Florentine leather gloves that Sharon gave me! Thanks – you’ve really saved me!

Had to stop for soup for lunch. Too cold and had to get out of the wind. Found that most of the commercial buildings in town are all owned by the Federal Hotel. There is a Federal Pie – much like the Mrs Macs of Tassie, not sure if they’re all connected, but its sad that all the commercial property is stitched up by one crowd.

Anyway met Jan and Sam. Jan has been travelling around in her Coaster for the last 3 years with here little terrier Sam. He certainly lives the life! Had coffee and a drink with Jan. Spent the night in the People’s Park after the very friendly shire gardener offered us a night’s stay. He was quite a card. Said this was the best place in the world to live. He said he moved here about a year ago and just loves it. He said it’s a great place with really great people. The mayor is supposedly a bit of a card and really enjoys his job of making things happen!

Had a horrid night with some noisy West Australians drinking and keeping everyone up, so we had to drive off and find somewhere else to park. Apparently the caravan park was over flowing so people were sent to People’s Park to stay. It was quite crowded. Actually felt like we were in a caravan park!