I started before first light as it was just a quick walk up the hill then follow the ridge. Once outside the place was blanketed in fog and I had trouble picking up the first marker and I missed the gravel track up the hill entirely even though I had walked down it the day before. I eventually got it together and the walk across the ridge line was pleasant. Then off the hill and follow the roads.
I did come across one road where someone was lining the gutter with rocks and some random piece of art. Then I came to the gate and it turned out to be the first of the vineyards. Not quite in the Barossa yet.
It was a long day with the last 7 or 8 kilometres along the bitumen highway. Kapunda 's claim to fame on the board as you come in town is that it's the oldest mining town in Australia?. Stayed at the Sir John Franklin Hotel and upgraded to a $45 room as it had a heater. Glad I did as it got down to -1 overnight and the blankets were a bit threadbare.
The roast beef dinner was good. I even ate the cauliflower. I suppose you just got to be hungry enough.
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