7.30am
17 degrees, clear sky and the strong wind is still blowing. Dave and Max tooted
as they drove by.
We
packed up then said farewell to Pauline.
Headed
back down to the road to intersection then turned east towards Woodie Woodie
Mine. Stopped at a lease we had permission to detect on but we couldn’t find
anywhere suitable to park the van so we continued on. The next lease was
further south but we couldn’t find any tracks leading down to it through the
hills. Unless there was an existing mine or exploration work going on it is
hard to get access as the country is so rugged.
Flat
topped hills appear as we near Running Waters Waterhole. It is a spring fed
waterhole which is part of the Oakover River. I originally thought it was Davis
Creek but that feeds into the Oakover. We discovered it 3 years ago so thought
we would like to spend a day or two here relaxing.
It
is a very bumpy and windy track down to the waterhole and the hills have been
burnt so it looks so barren compared to the bright green strip of the waterhole
area.
There
is an open area big enough for our van but back from the waterhole. We parked
up the van there as the track to the waterhole is very narrow and rugged. Ok
for 4WD but not a caravan.
We
walked down to the waterhole – still as beautiful. Such a wonderful surprise
when you look at the barren countryside.
A
few fish swam up hoping for something to eat I suppose.
A
chap swam by and he got out for a chat. Sander, is from the Netherlands and
this is his 3rd trip to Australia. This time he is touring on his
motorbike and having a wonderful time. Another couple from Perth stopped by for
a chat too. They came here last year on their way back from Kununurra so they
decided this year to come and stay for a while – so far they have been here a
week.
We
walked back to the van for lunch then changed into our togs and drove back down
to the waterhole to spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming. The strong wind
has settled.
The
water temperature is perfect and it is so clear. It must be amazing to see this
area when it is flood as the debris is wide spread and quite high up in the
trees.
Chatted
with another couple from Perth, all escaping the cold wet weather down there.
Drove
back to the van for drinks and a few games of cards till dinner. Lots of cattle
wandering around the area in the long grass. Lovely listening to all the birds
too.
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