Our last day on the river. We departed our overnight stop at
Mannum and cruised the river back to Murray Bridge. We still had more to enjoy
and this was one very special tour. We tied up once again at Woodlane and our
coach was there, to meet us.
This was quite a special day. We drove first to Reedy Creek
Waterfalls. Well the falls are really only cascades which only flow when there
has been consistently heavy rain, but the creek did have water in it. The short
walk took us into the gorge area which was very interesting.
Afterwards we visited Mypolonga Primary School, where a
wonderful business programme is in place, developed by the school, which helps
the children learn about money and business. The local area grows apricots and
the school is involved in the processing of these and they sell them in the
school shop. The programme has become highly developed over time and is now a
well recognised programme which the SA government is looking to implement in
other schools.
Back on board it was time to pack and to enjoy the last of
the river views as we cruised back to Murray Bridge. All in all it has been a
wonderful cruise.
Disembarkation was very efficient and we were soon on our
way to Encounter Bay for our short stay on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
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| A cormorant perched high in a tree |
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| A large scar tree |
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| Reedy Creek swamp |
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| Mypolonga School Garden |
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| Captain Alby at the wheel |
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| Relaxing on the sundeck |
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| Coming in to Murray Bridge |
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| Still a number of old paddle boats along the river being restored |
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