The trip is well under way now.  When we left Melbourne the weather was somewhat inclement and continued that way for most of the day.  However it magicallyy cleared as we approached our first night's camp at Hattah lakes Camp Ground.  Only two other parties there besides our party of two couples so it was a quiet peaceful night with lovely starry skies.  The next morning the four had a pleasant walk before leaving towards Renmark.  An uneventful drive with better weather.  Did a big shop to stock up now that we are through the Fruit Fly Check point.  Spent the night on the banks of the mighty Murray in the Big 4 CP.  A beautiful morning today with the first stop in Waikerie at the Nippy's Factory to buy oranges and a few other goodies.  $4.00 for 5kgs of navels seemed a fairly reasonable price.  After morning tea on the bank of the river we decided to cross on the ferry and go up past Lock 2.  Had a look at the lock, then lunch in Morgan also on the river bank.  Tonight we are in a nice little park in Orroroo and tomorrow are going up to the Bendleby Ranges.