Made it into Bourke after a long paddle into a headwind. I was planning on having a rest day here but I have reprovisioned and discovered all the towns charms so I will move on.
Fred Hollows' grave would have been interesting if the cemetery wasn't so far out of town. Although he was born in NZ he said he wanted to be buried under a coolibah tree in Bourke and apparently he was.
Carrying enough water was problematic on my other two trips. I now get a bucket of river water, stir in half a teaspoon of alum, leave it overnight and the next morning the water is perfectly clear with all the sludge at the bottom. I then syphon off the clear water into my Grayl Geopress filter and it is ready to drink. It has a slight mineral taste to it but otherwise not much different to tap water. Works really well.
Camping at Bourke weir tonight. Could be a pretty spot but unfortunately strewn with broken glass, litter and carp carcases!
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TravelerHey Mark. How was the pizza and beer at Bourke. Sounds like a long way between drinks up there. Keep it up.
TravelerHey Scott. I had a pint of Balter XPA that went down like a fat kid on a see-saw (hope that isn't politically incorrect??). I have a small supply of home made gin on board for the occasional tipple between towns.
TravelerFinally realised Penguins is up so great to read about the first five days. Do you have gaffer tape to fix your crocs? Rather you than me in that heat ( and in the kayak)!!
TravelerHi Michele. Had to buy some new Croc lookalikes and they are actually far superior. The heat is really challenging and may have had so.e minor hea
AustraliaNew South WalesBourke30°5’14” S 145°53’41” E
AustraliaNew South WalesBourke30°5’14” S 145°53’41” E
Traveler Hey Mark. How was the pizza and beer at Bourke. Sounds like a long way between drinks up there. Keep it up.
Traveler Hey Scott. I had a pint of Balter XPA that went down like a fat kid on a see-saw (hope that isn't politically incorrect??). I have a small supply of home made gin on board for the occasional tipple between towns.
Traveler Finally realised Penguins is up so great to read about the first five days. Do you have gaffer tape to fix your crocs? Rather you than me in that heat ( and in the kayak)!!
Traveler Hi Michele. Had to buy some new Croc lookalikes and they are actually far superior. The heat is really challenging and may have had so.e minor hea
Traveler Hey Scott. I had a pint of Balter XPA that went down like a fat kid on asee-saw (hope that isn't o
Traveler ...minor sunstroke so planning to start earlier 7am not 9am and rest longer in the middle of the day.
Traveler Realise now that replies are limited to 100 characters!!!