Today was spent emptying and cleaning car interiors then packing all the camping gear we would need for the next 8 days on the Cape. We met a guy called Tim who had just arrived back and he gave us some detailed info on the best and most scenic way to drive up.

Branch decided it was time to install the Well’s new microwave as Rosie was sick of looking at the empty space – Macgyver was enlisted to do the heavy work…

It was hot and dirty work so Branch took a break and swum in the only safe watersource in Lakeland – Lake Wells (aptly named by Gordie – who also had a paddle!!) – it was a mysterious lake that had appeared overnight near the Wells van…

There was also a gas issue with the Pearl that Branch covertly attended to – or did he cause the leak in the airbags????

The day was perfect for scone baking so the Bottomless Barista who apparently is also a scone-baking diva whipped up a batch of sultana scones to rival Ellenbrae’s legendary scones. Everyone took a break and had afternoon tea – the leftover scones were donated to Tim and his family in thanks for all their helpful Cape trip tips!

Unfortunately tragedy struck when the Bottomless Barista sustained a life-threatening (or so he thought) burn to his finger during the scone-making process…. Branch was no where in sight as he had just prescribed a teaspoon of cement for the poor Barista in the hope he would harden up!!