KI last day

After a good nights sleep time for our final breakfast together. All are in good spirits and all agree that they have had a great time and seen and done so much in KI. No one can think of anything that they have missed out on so that's a big tick fir the tour content.

So we and our luggage are all onboard our coach to Penneshaw for the ferry. The weather doesn't know what it wants to do as it is very mild but then grey clouds followed by blue skies in the space of the 45 minute drive. Just like being in Melbourne weather!!!

I collected our tickets and after a short wait we all board the ferry. Unfortunately as soon as we are about to 'set sail' we are advised via the loudspeaker that it will be a bit rough waters so anyone likely to be subject to sea sickness to head to the back of the ferry. As I had briefed our group on the way over to sit near the back at the side and face forward if they don't travel well, we were all already positioned in the best seats and thankfully we didn't have any sickies, although we witnessed a couple of other green travellers near us. I am very pleased that I remembered to take my 'pill' the night before as some of you already know that I am not a good sailor the moment a boat experiences a slight swell! This is probably the reason I don't like baths as they can get a bit of wave motion happening..

We were about 20 minutes late arriving in Cape Jervis but our driver John is waiting for us, so our luggage is packed into the trailer and we all get onboard the little coach for our final bus ride together. Nice drive through the Fleurieu Peninsula with a couple of photo stops to Horseshoe Bay lookout and then into Victor Harbour where we have a hour to wander about and get lunch. I was with 3 of our ladies and we headed to the bakery. I recommend the toasted focaccia with chicken. The flat white coffee was nice too, but we had a table outside and I went inside to get sauce, only to come back to our table to find one of the ladies drinking my coffee, thinking that it was her latte. You should have seen the look on her face when her drink was served and I asked her if I could have my coffee back when she was finished with it!!! Lots of laughing and one very crimson face.

Back on the coach again and a picturesque drive through the southern vales to McLaren Vale where we have a short stop at the Robern Menz shop (chocolates) which happened to be just across the road from the Almond Train and a very short walk from the Hardy wines tasting store. Sadly for me, I only had time to shop for chocolates, and try them, as it was only a 20 minute stop.

We then had our final leg of the drive, where we dropped a few people off along the way as we made our way to the city office. Generally lots of hugs at each departure... And I don't do hugs!!!! But I sucked it up and kept telling myself it is part of the job... And finally at our city office about 20 past 4. Waited for the last of our travellers to get their rides and so it is time for this little black duck to head home... In peak hour traffic!

Everyone agreed that they had a great holiday and thankfully, they all appreciated the extra things I did for them, and .... they think I'm wonderful for making such a fuss of each of them !!!!!! Who knew that?????

So.... To sum up, highly recommend the trip to anyone wanting to see nearly everything that KI has to offer in a short period of time without ruining their own vehicle doing so. Our hotel was good and excellent meals every where we went. Weather was good the whole time and as everything was included the only time anyone had their hand in their wallet was for the occasional extra cuppa or souvenir shopping, so very good value for money.

And that dear arm chair travellers is your lot for this trip.

Where to next you may be thinking???? All I can say at the moment to tempt you travel taste buds is... practice up on your Spanish. Ole!!!