Monday, 19 March 2018

Thurs, 15th Mar, 2018 Niagara Dam, near Kookynie to Malcolm Dam, near Leonora, WA



8am 28 degrees, top of 41 forecast for today!! What happened to Autumn!!

Headed off north to Leonora via the Goldfields Highway. Did all the history etc last year. Stopped at the old stamper to top up with water than called into the Post Office to let them know we are expecting two parcels – one a fridge!!

10km east of Leonora to Malcolm Dam. It was built in 1902 to provide water for the railway. Named after the township of Malcolm nearby which is now only a railway siding for the big ore carriages. It is a lot lower than last year but the flock of black swans are enjoying it.


Found the only ‘big’ tree to give us some relief from the heat. The strong hot wind is coming from the north west. Worked out the best position to make the most of the shade and set up camp.

Bob and Margaret turned their van around so the fridge area got more protection from the sun. By 3pm we were both in the shade.

Went for a drive to check out the pending area we are going to detect – an excuse to be in the air conditioning.

Clouds came over creating a lovely sunset as we had our drinks.


Cooked dinner then sat outside watching lightning flashes to the west.

Still windy at 9.30pm. 32.5 degrees in the van!!



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