Purtell Rain magnets

Aaahhh...Purtell Rain magnets worked again at Echuca campsite next to the Murray River.

As I sit in the tent surrounded by water with thunder rolling overhead I wonder at the magnificent power of the Purtell Rain Magnets.  It seems that we attract rain( powerful, strong and persistent rain) to where-ever we choose to explore.

We headed to the coast after Canberra and explored Pebbly beach prior to heading North to Jervis Bay.  We checked out the weather forecast but over the next 24 hours that changed and we had approx 40mm one day and plenty the others.

This would normally be tolerable but unfortunately our lovely almost new camper trailer canvas we feel had not been "seasoned" prior to us purchasing it.  This means it leaks!  We have had it in the rain a lot now and it is still leaking!

So we donned coats and explored what I feel would possibly be one of the most beautiful regions we have been to.  Then we mopped up water, dug drainage ditches and wrung out bedding or clothes we had not covered well enough.

Between rain showers at Jervis Bay

One of our exciting rock pool finds.  A sea snail?

So then we determinedly packed up in another day of torrential rain (I'm not exaggerating and wish I'd taken photos!) and drove over two days to go to Echuca which was on our list and had a good weather forecast.  On our stop over at Gundagai we sung "Along the Road To Gundagai" as you do, and read poetry by Banjo Paterson.  We all decided we were ready for home and booked tickets for the 27th so we are home in time for Angus's Birthday on the 28th.

We're now at Echuca and had one glorious day experiencing a trip on a steam powered paddle steamer and wandering about.  We swam in the muddy Murray River and Oscar and Angus dug channels in the mud and sand.

Tonight they are helping Jon dig channels to divert water from the tent.  Digging with purpose and as its one of Angus's favourite activities it's being done with relish!

All of the other campers have packed up and disappeared.....

The sun has now decided to display its brilliance as it is setting so I'll go and start tea.  Angus is digging, Oscar listening to Horrible Histories and Jon trying to start a fire with wet wet wood........

 We had planned to go to Sovereign Hill, Luna Park and Melbourne Zoo over the next few days but those activities won't be much fun in the rain so we'll just have to see what happens.  Cross your fingers and wish us fine weather.

We're looking forward to seeing our friends and family soon and having a dry night at home. 

Jenn Jon Oscar and Angus

Purtell holiday weather