It's not all beer and sunshine.

Our second day in Albany was grey and overcast – but still 24C – and we even had a passing rain shower to catch us out.

Moved to our self catering place today – would be a great place for a party – sleeps 8 and lots of space along with a great balcony looking over Princess Royal Bay.

We were glad to get away from our B&B landlady, while the place was fine and she was pleasant enough, she was just so stressed about every detail and insisted on telling us all about it. Her husband was a complete contrast – very relaxed ex-sheep farmer who seemed to take everything – particularly her – in his stride.

Did all the historic stuff this morning – the Museum and the replica of the Brig -Amity – which brought the first settlers. Also saw a great exhibition of the best from the ANZANG photography competition – some excellent wildlife shots.

Also managed our first wine tasting at Alkoomi, who conveniently have a little place right in town. Came away with a couple of samples – a Riesling and a Shiraz Viognier - to get us through Friday evening. Also found the local fish merchant and a couple of Queen Snapper fillets to go with the Riesling.

Thunderstorm right overhead to end the day, which knocked out the power for an hour or so – not long enough to affect our sundowners – and then the sky cleared to let us see the sunset behind the wind farm.