Tuesday 28 February: to Wave Rock, Hyden

 It’s quite cool this morning and a bit of a breeze. Up early we head to the beach for some yoga (me) and skipping and stretching (S) before breakfast. We’re packed up and on the road via Woolworths for a few fresh bits and pieces by 9am. 4.5 hours on the road today and I’m afraid Simon drives it all. He’s got used to the beast and I think worries about me driving it! The roads are empty and so straight. Barely a turn to be seen. Reasonably scenic if you like trees and plains of wheat fields and salt flats. We stop for a coffee brew and visit a shop in the back of beyond where we buy a cleaning cloth , ginger beer and a crunchie! We arrive at Wave Rock Hyden at about 2pm. It’s much hotter here, about 30C and there are a few flies about. After lunch we head off to the rock. An impressive lump of red granite with a lipped wave formation and fine views of the surrounding outback. Salmon pink trunked Eucalyptus trees in the bush and a hippo yawning too! We do it again at sunset with a beer. Warm enough to eat outside this evening. Leftover ratatouille with bacon and brown rice. It’s a clear sky and the stars and planets are impressive.