Leigh Creek

Woke to heavy rain this morning in Port Pirie. We had the most stunning drive through the Flinders Ranges on the way here. Outstanding! We passed the Pichi Richi steam train coming from Port Augusta, and stopped for a coffee in Quorn. The annual marathon had taken place this morning, and we saw on the news last night, that around 200 people where expected to take up the challenge of running from Port Augusta to Quorn. There was no sign of any runners, but a lot of people must have been on the train judging by the cars in the car park! We had lunch in the local cafe!!!! And we had about the most expensive hotdogs ever @$15 each! On to Leigh Creek. A very windy night! Ian was talking to a Dutch motorcyclist, who had just come from William's Creek. He had tried to drive to the lake...but said it was impossible to get to on land. As you neared the water, the salt crust became soggy, and he got bogged down. We will head to Maree in the morning and enquire about a flight.Read more