Mildura and Adelaide

I probably saw close to a hundred kingfisher birds and only about three pelicans. Usually the big birds love the area around Mildura, but this year they are all up in the desert, enjoying a filled up Lake Eyre which last happened 35 years ago! Along the Murray the weather surprised my with a bit of rain just when the sun came out and some more wind just when it seemed to calm down. Only the temperature has settled in at a chili 12 degrees as a daily max. This would no doubt be a perfect hiking temperature. But a kayak acts a little bit like a fridge, with only the upper body moving at a relaxed pace. There is nothing easier than light a camp fire in Australia thanks to the oily gum trees! I appreciated this fact every time I was looking for some warmth, thinking back how we sometimes used to struggle back home to get a fire going in wet conditions!...I wasn't happy at all when I noticed an other infection coming up on the same leg. I can't believe how quickly a little harmless pimple can turn into a serious problem. Still a few days away from Mildura, I had to get there fast! I pulled over where my map showed a tiny settlement and was lucky to find help full people who wanted to get into town anyway and gave me a lift to 50km away Mildura. Antibiotics again. Game over. Jess's parents offered to pick me up next day and now I'm back in Adelaide, a bit earlier than planned. Not decided yet if I'll go back when it gets warmer. what ever way, it was an amazing journey I will never forget! I hope u enjoyed my blog and wish you all a nice time!