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First night alone!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2008

Cooking my dinner while I make this blog.  Rice with stir through sauce, probably taste yuk but at least I've got carbs!

First mention to my nephew Jayden, who turns 11 today, very happy birthday champ, sorry I couldn't see you with the family last night!

My first night on my own.  First day alone, I've paddled 64km's today. Not a bad effort, but when on my own there's not much to do but paddle!  I had a late start and headed off at around 11am.  It was an ordinary day, threatening to rain and strong winds again.  I'm havinging no luck with winds so far, but hopefully that will change!

On a sand bar tonight, and there's a nest of bulll ants on the opposite side of the sand bar. It's a bit like Indiana Jones, I can hear them all moving - but I think they're migrating so hopefully will stay away from me!  There have to be millions of them there - about 60 metres away!

Thanks to Steve Kelly and Ben.  Steve has really really looked after me over the past week, I've really appreciated his help. It was great having dinner in a pub with them last night. 

I'm looking forward to the next week on my own, but have certainly appreciated the  company I've had over the past 2 weeks!

I have hit the half way mark now, and am looking forward to Patto joining me at the weekend!

That's it or now!

Scottie