7.30am
18 degrees, clear sky and the wind is whistling around in the tree tops.
Sander
called in to say bye and exchange details. I will have to have a look at his
website – RoamingMoto.com . He said to
let him know if we make it over his way as he loves showing people his country
as he has enjoyed exploring ours so much. He stayed at Woodgate on his last
visit when he was working at Childers – what a small world.
We
packed up and drove back out the narrow windy track. The wind has gotten
stronger. Back to the main road where I zoomed in on the kangaroo sculpture
high on the hill. We think his tail is a bit short.
Crossed
the Oakover River which as waterholes on each side.
The
wind is whipping up the dust.
Turned
onto Ripon Hills Road which is bitumen.
Sander
was taking the other track up to Upper Carawine Gorge. We came down from the
north track 3 years ago and couldn’t find a ‘gorge’ as such but it looks
impressive from here.
This
wedge-tailed eagle wasn’t keen to leave his breakfast as we drove by.
Pretty
country as we roll up and down the hills, some are quite steep but ‘Pat’ has it
under control. Lots of road trains carting ore from Woodie Woodie and Telfer
Mines to Port Hedland.
Across
the Nullagine River, wide and with just a thin lagoon on the side.
The
country changes into flat open ground.
Mt
Edgar pops up out of nowhere.
Lots
of granite rocks started to appear then a few quartz blows.
Back
to the rolling spinifex covered hills as we head towards Marble Bar.
They
have great signs.
Stopped
at the park for lunch and to upload my blog and do my internet stuff. Gave Mum
and Dad a call – all good now.
Glen
had sent a photo of the firepit at 10 Mile Outcamp where they are still
caretaking. I gave them a call. Sad news for Kym and Glen as their beloved dog,
Akira, ate a bait somewhere and passed away on Tuesday. Glen had been careful
to make sure there were none around but maybe a bird picked one up and dropped
it.
Andrea
posted the news item about a 2kg nugget being found near Bendigo – somewhere
there is one with our name on it!!
Kayleigh
sent me a photo of the poster she saw at the Cairns Museum about the Fun In the
Sun Festival – nice photo!!
Rang
Ray and Carol back as they had left a message. They are near Cobar and have had
a very cold trip so far.
We
got a current map from the Mines Dept. There were some pretty Sturt Desert Peas
in the garden bed.
Drove
south on the Corunna Downs Road to the R19 reserve where we can camp and
detect. Found a spot and set up camp. There are a few fires burning in the
east. Dave had said the Mining Registrar had mentioned there were lots of fires
burning around Marble Bar. I was hoping it was on the common to get rid of the
spinifex but unfortunately this area hasn't been burnt.
Kerry
and Brian rang, they are near Derby. They did the Horizontal Falls flight and
boat rides yesterday and had a wonderful time.
I
rang Margaret and Bob. Bob was putting the kindling in their fireplace – much
nicer being up here in the warmth. They are getting the little red car road
registered soon.
Played
a game of 3 to Kings over drinks.
The
wind has settled as the sun set but Steve didn’t bother with a fireplace yet so
I cooked dinner inside again.
The
night is cooling off so closed up the van again after a 31 degree day it is
supposed to get down to 10 degrees tomorrow morning.
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