Wed 4 Sept 2013 – Crossing the Pentecost River to Home Valley

We decided to move on today but first, another visit to Zebedee Springs. It was so lovely to lie there and let the water fall and warm water revive our tired muscles! We just can't get over the fact that all these beautiful places are on one property - imagine having all this in your backyard!

We finally tore ourselves away and headed along the unsurfaced road. It wasn't too corrugated as they were doing road works and so it had been recently graded. It looks as if they're building a new bitumen road from El Questro to the Pentecost River crossing. After the big creek crossing yesterday, Rodger was concerned about us getting over the Pentecost River. He spent some time last night making a bra to protect the engine out of a tarp and some string.

When we got to the River we were amazed to see that there were just 2 little puddles to drive through! It's tidal and we obviously hit low tide. We were very thankful that it was a non-event.

We stopped at the next property, called Home Valley. We like it much better here, as it has a more relaxed atmosphere. We set up camp and quickly found the swimming pool. It had lots of horses and a great bar/dining room for relaxing in.

Harry the horse handler giving the kids a ride - it was Harry's first ride after his horse accident

There aren't any BBQs so we lit a camp fire and Rodger made us some delicious jaffles for dinner.