We drove through varied scenery - and were happy to see our favourite cattle along the way. We believe we are privileged to witness the green Strezleiki desert - although some parts were the usual stony barren desert. We stayed overnight at Noccundra down by the Wilson River. Noccundra is really only a pub but they offer river camping with access to showers and toilets - all for a donation. A very welcome spot after a long drive from Tibooburra.
The drive from Noccundra along the Adventure Way to here at Innamincka was easy seeing it was all bitumen - and no traffic! We came across the Cooper Creek floodplain where the little waterways were still wet, and the Cooper running very well. There’s lots of yabbies out here - only trouble is, they aren’t ours!
It’s amazing how many gas operations you see out here - it’s probably why the road was sealed!
We are set up right on the banks of the Cooper Creek town common - along with millions of very annoying flies! Fly nets are certainly useful here. We’re at the common as in the National Park sites, we can’t have camp fires - lots must think like us as it’s a pretty popular spot - all for $5 a night! The water is really flowing over the weir and the pelicans must be getting a feed.
We’ve learned that there’s no fuel along the Strezleki Track to Lyndhurst - so the kind folk in the general store will sell us a jerry can + fuel to be on the safe side. Once down this track we will reassess our options and plan a day or two ahead. Today, as it’s Mother’s Day, our lovely husbands are taking us out for lunch at the pub - just as well as I doubt I could compete with the flies here. We wish all mums a lovely day ❤️❤️.
We’re looking forward to hearing about Ruby & Lindsay’s 21st celebrations - maybe there are some tired people today. Till our next blog, we send our love & best wishes ❌❌❌❌
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