American River and Future Posabilites on KI !

 American River, Kangaroo Island is a quiet little fishing village with shanty shacks and great walking tracks along the wetlands and foreshore.

We camped for 4 nights from the 17th Nov @ $15 pn right on the waters edge and Danny caught some King George Whiting which were big and wonderful to eat.  

 

We visited the Feral Cat Man who has a large collection of skins and products.  He doesn't hate cats and actually re-homes the kittens - I bought a couple of fridge magnets.

Danny made lots of pelican and seagull friends with his fishy offal.

 And we found some interesting treasures in the wetlands.

One day, I wrote a song which I had the inspiration for at Lake Hart, past Coober Pedy.  It is called "The Ballad of Salt Pan Sam" and sometime we will record it for youse all.

We went on a big 4 hr walk through the forest to the stone ruins of the Fish Cannery and then back via the beach.

 These old farming machines were in someone's yard who had a long-gone tourist business.

There was a block of land for sale in the Shanty part of AM and we fantasized about living there with Keith and the fur-girls.  But it's funny how the universe works when you put stuff out there, eh?
The next day we went to Tony's place on the hill and met his mate, Dave who owns an eco retreat on another hill.  He was very friendly and envited us over for a look.  Wow - 100acres with it's own private surf beach.
We watched some music videos with him, and he asked if we might like to house sit next year when they close during the winter.  We said Yes and would keep in contact.  So we shall see what happens...  We stayed for the Wednesday  Jam Night, parked at Tony's massive shed and met Dave's wife and Tony's muso mates.

 And Tony even let us drive his big Ford 250 for the day!
Thursday and it was time to leave the island.  We had a cooked breakfast down at ocean front park at Penneshaw and then got on the ferry.  Luckily, it was not a windy day this time and the trip was lovely!