We stayed at a campsite at the Tropic of Capricorn marker - when we initially arrived there was only one other person, but by the end of the night the area was quite full. We were comfortable with the use of the picnic shelter, but it was very cold and had to use our heaters in the vans for the first time!
We fuelled up and had a quick pie at Kulgera - the last pub in NT - and were amused by the shoe clothes line!
We detoured along the old Stuart Highway and spent a night at Kingoonya. It was a relief to be away from the endless stream of caravans heading north - and from some of the heavy machinery being transported.
We enjoyed our time at this little place - it used to be quite busy when it was on the Highway, but the new road was built, Kingoonya was bypassed and things moved to Glendambo. The caravan park was quaint with horses spying on us - but the amenities were clean and tidy and owner was very friendly.
The old school house is being renovated by Leesa with the intention of setting up a cafe. She gave us a tour of the building and it’s quite amazing to see the blackboard writing and pictures so clear - after being hidden by cladding for many years. The aim is to preserve these with a perspex frame. It’s a huge project that’s being undertaken, and we wish her all the best,
We enjoyed a meal at the pub and a chat around the campfire - we find we learn so much talking to locals and people passing by.
Driving to Andamooka the scenery was quite barren and here it’s a typical Opal mining town - untidy, dry, not pretty- but we suspect it has quite a charm like other Opal towns.
I’ll leave off now as we will begin a tour of the town. We trust everyone is well and enjoying life as much as we are! Till the next update, love from the travellers. ❌❌❌❌
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