Mannum to Hahndorf

We woke to a foggy start in Mannum. After breakfast in the van, we hooked up and drove the picturesque route to Hahndorf through small villages.

We are staying at the Hahndorf caravan park where this mural on the side of a building reminds us where we are.

Reception gave instructions about which way to drive to our site and reverse in. We stupidly followed those instructions! The site behind us was empty, so we could have driven through. Instead, we contended with a drop off on one side of the narrow road and managed to get on the site but too close to our neighbours. We then came in from the other direction, avoiding a fence and the taps. We levelled up, put Tilly on her lead, connected power oʻand hoses, half an hour later than we should have!

There is a large function centre in this park, with props for events like weddings.

We took Bluey for a drive to Hahndorf for lunch at the German Spoon. Anita enjoyed her German sausage, as we watched the owners of a motorhome across the road cause traffic chaos. It had a flat tyre on the driver’s side, and hubby tried to change it while his wife watched on. They copped some abuse for creating a dangerous situation and blocking traffic. Eventually they gave up and called the professionals.

We walked along the main street viewing historic building, many with a German theme. The Leathershop was determinedly flying an Australian flag. Business was slow at the ice cream shop.

On our way back to our caravan park, we stopped to buy supplies at the large Hahndorf Fruit and Vegetables shop.

One of the local Thai restaurants was awarded the 2023 winner of the AGFG Readers Choice award. We decided to try it, but were disappointed, especially with one of our favourites, pad Thai. Bluey and Tilly were happy to see us come home early.