Birdsville and Back.

[droverjess]

So interesting,  I googled Birdsville to,see where you are.
So glad you are having a good time. 

[cookie1]

We had a lovely day today. We went out to the edge of the Simpson Desert to see Big Red, a big sand hill. It was very windy, and we managed to have to use 4 wheel drive in the car park. We explored all round and tomorrow we have to move on. There will be no 3G for a few days now.



This photo is of a tree that Burke and Wills blazed here in about 1860/61

[achookwoman]

Thanks for the photos Cookie.  Also loved the 7 course meal at the pub.  With you in spirit.  Keep safe.

[Thermesa]

We went to a 40th birthday party at Big Red July last year. Is there still water on the Birdsville side? It's lovely to see your photos and be reminded of the wonderful time we had. Enjoy those stars and watch out for the skinny dingo.

[cookie1]

Yes Thermesa there is still water there. It goes well with Big Red. We are in Broken Hill now. From Birdsville we went down to Haddon Corner, where SA and QLD meet and camped there for a night. Had a couple of small sand dunes to go over but we coped. From there we went to Innamincka. We had planned to stay there but decided to go out to the Burke and Wills Dig tree about 69 km out. We stayed there the night on Cooper Creek. It was lovely and I heard dingoes howling at night.
From there we decided to head across station country to Tibooburra. The ranger had told us about the road. All was well until we came to a junction and some bright spark had removed the sign to show the way to Tibooburra. We had a conference and chose. Fortunately it was correct. Further on we came to a T junction with the same problem. Someone had taken the sign. A truck came along ( the first vehicle we had seen all day) and he told us the way. It was a little stressing.
Some of the roads leave a lot to be desired. We got sick of dust, flies and bumpy roads. The scenery is wonderful.
I would do the Birdsville track again willingly. Not down to Innamoncka though.
We spent last night in Tibooburra. A lovely little town. We had a coffee in one of the 2 pubs there and Clifton Pugh had painted some very interesting photos in there. Quite explicit.
I'll try and post a couple of the more exciting photos.

Haddon Corner

One of the Sandhills we went over.


We came across these guys on the road today.

Sitting around in Broken Hill.

[Katiej]

Great photos Cookie, looks like you're having a great time.

I've sat on that big bench in Broken Hill many a time. I was born there and lived there until at the age of 21 I moved to Adelaide. We go back to visit every year.  Richard says the beer goes down way to well in Broken Hill!

Enjoy your visit and say hi to my Dad and sister for me!

[EmeraldSue]

I am enjoying this trip immensely. Thanks for all the photos.

[judydawn]

Had a laugh at the chair picture Cookie, I have one too - you just have to do it and even tall people look tiny on it.  You're well ahead of schedule again.

[Cornish Cream]

Nice photos Cookie.

[cookie1]

Yes Judy, ahead of schedule. Our friends were getting a little fed up with camping and having to heat water for showers etc etc. so we missed Cameron Corner and only spent one night in the Innamoncka area.
We hope to spend a night at the Head of the Bight to see the whales on the way home. Possibly an extra night at Burra or somewhere too.

[courton]

What an amazing adventure. Thanks for all the photos.

[Bedlam]

Jean, thanks so much for sharing your journey. I really enjoy your posts and photos .
You were correct,I had a ball in Adelaide.
Safe travels, Denise x

[maddy]

Loving the pics cookie  and would love some of that heat too!!!!

[trudy]

Love your pics Cookie.  You are having much better weather out there than here in wet old Adelaide!!!!  Safe travels.

[Wonder]

Great photos Cookie, it looks like you are having a wonderful time. I've never seen that chair before, it's looks quite strange it must be huge. Safe travels.