You're wondering already, "Why the last two photos with a goofy thumbs up?

I can't answer that. I really can't.

The colours I've seen on Kangaroo Island, or "KI" have been spectacular. Massive skies, the enticing Southern Ocean lapping up against calm beaches and treacherous cliffs, alike and the shades of red earth frankly I'd only expect to see in outback Australia.

Writing as we have been experiencing our road trip has been a tranquiliser laced with adrenaline.

You think you're going down, then bam! I can't get it all off my mind. The lack of internet connectivity has been a huge pain. I'm not sure I felt liberated by it as I have once mentioned. I just felt frustrated. Having the ability to get my work up and online daily is important to me and in a way, empties my mind of the previous day's activities so I'm a nice blank slate for the following day. With so much happening, it's been tough to keep up.

Don't drive past random lookouts and scenic spots.

Kangaroo Island is a big place. It's 150 km long and about 90 km wide at it's extremities. We spent two nights, not a day trip, as some tours promote.

One of the first lookout we stopped at was at Pennington Bay. STOP HERE.
We stopped at the start of the road where you can see the ocean. In my opinion, it's the best spot because it is closest to the curved cliff face and gives you a perfect view of the tiny bay.

Wildlife in abundance.

I've never seen so much wildlife in two days. As I said in the previous post, we spied echidnas. We also had fearless possums say g'day during dinner while we stayed within Flinders Chase National Park, saw wallabies and kangaroos everywhere and saw our first koala in the wild thanks to two eagle-eyed German tourists. We went on to see about five echidnas and three koalas snoozing up trees.

Actually, today was a sad day. On our way across the South Australian and Victorian border, just after spotting two emus we came across a koala that was hit by a car. It might seem to be in poor taste, but I've included a photo of him/her just to remind us all why we need to have our eyes on the road and to slow down, especially at dusk and dawn.

Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch.

Kangaroo Island's Flinders Chase NP boasts these two natural wonders. At the far end of the island, you are treated to some special scenery. I will argue that just the small drive from the turnoff out to Remarkable Rocks was stunning. The road rolls up and down in a deliberate series of crests and valleys that are all very visible due to the low surrounding vegetation. Throw cliff-side driving toward an isolated cluster of bizarre shaped rocks into the mix and it just goes up a notch. Totally worth going to.

Admiral's Arch is one of two attractions at this site. The geology and tidal activity has combined to transform this coastal feature into what looks like a temporary bridge over to an island. What's really happened is that the ocean has eaten out the rock. It once formed a cave, now created an arch and within a few more thousand years will destroy the arch creating a tiny island.

The other thing you've got to check out while you're here at the arch is the New Zealand Seal breeding ground. You can see the seals playing and barking at one another, and if you're lucky enough, you may be able to witness a Great White Shark stalking it's prey. Where there are seals, sharks will follow.

The divisive t-shirt [see yesterday's article.]

So, we're off KI and scooting across and through the Coorong National Park. We get to a tiny town called Wellington. It's got it's own free (24 hr) ferry to cross to the other side of the Murray river. We are waiting in a long line up to cross so I decide to hop out of the van and go for a walk. This guy says to me as I'm walking and minding my own business, "Vegan means love." Then he says it again, clearly reading my shirt. I'm proud of that shirt! And I'm chuffed it is getting a reaction.

So when I look up, he says to me, "Vegan means love, does it?" The guy was clearly looking for a reason to continue acting like a wanker. Like really, who talks to strangers in a rude tone about a shirt print? This guy either felt intimidated by my lofty position up on my moral highground or was a certifiable psycho trying to intimidate strangers.

I said what any calm, rational person should have said.

"Fuck off, you dim-witted twat. I hope you choke on a dick."

I wish that were the case. My response was far more appropriate for a caring individual hoping to see a better world. I said,

"Yep! It sure does!"

I continued past the guy with a smug, yet worryingly apprehensive look on my face.

All the best,

Nick.

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