The plan worked a treat so I had knocked off one fairly decent climb and about 4 kilometres of the days journey with perfect spot to camp. The was enough rain to get some of the small creeks to run but not enough to cause me any problems. The walk follows a track, fence and creek through what looks like old pasture now part of Mt Remarkable park. On the left was still private property. With all the creeks flowing it was a pleasant albeit cold morning. 
Wind was still blowing with the occasional strong gusts and light occasional showers. Just chilly enough to make my nose dribble most of the day. I did see some deer but the one time I could have got a shot the phone failed me. I bought the gloves as they are supposed to work on the touchscreen and most times they do until I wanted to take a fast photo. I am sure these phones are designed to make sure it goes into selfie mode at the merest thought you might want to take one. I have many shots of my head instead of the scenery. Anyway I have included the shot of the spot where 4 deer stopped and stared at me for 40 seconds then run over the hill as I farted about with the phone. Enjoy.
I saw a few more deer but they were much further away and moved off as soon as they spotted me which seemed to before I spotted them. The walk is a steady climb and then all that is standing in your way is Mt Remarkable. The path stops at a gate to private land and a ridge line of about 150 metres on a gentle slope down meets another gate from the Private Property to National Park. Obviously someone at Heysen didn't negotiate well as this is not the way we go.
We go for an 400 metre walk down, and I mean straight down and then up and I mean straight up. Its at least a 100 metre loss of height and then the 100 metre gain again on the other side. Well that part buggered me. Then its just another continuing climb of the last 250 metres to the summit of Mt Remarkable at least that is over 1.5 kilometres. 
Mt Remarkable was named from distance because it was not named for its remarkable views. There are none from the summit just trees. A bit of a sit then a 6.5 kilometre track with a 650 metre drop in elevation to Melrose. I felt that in the knees that night. Wind was blowing a gale in Melrose but I dropped into the pub to book my dinner spot and then onto Wozzas B+B. He had the fire going and I had picked the room opposite the fireplace so if you leave the door open the room heats up. 
We stayed here at the ANZ room on the way, now I am in the SA Bank room this time. Had Vita Brits for afternoon tea and I was sure it was half a pig on my plate when I went to the pub. They have big serves.
The wind blew all night in Melrose and had 8mm rain overnight and I didnt care. I got up at 4.30am and put another log on the fire. No bacon or beans.
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