Day 24 - Friday - Rawnsley to Marree

So glad to be out of Rawnsley Park Station, just not user friendly, however the Flinders Rangers are stunning. Sandy left to go South to Yorke Peninsular and we have gone North to Marree, then onto the Oodnadatta Track.

The first photo today shows where the water cuts through when in flood, hard to imagine when it is so dry now.

The drive north was beautiful until the Rangers ended, then it was flat open plains of nothing except roadkill for the most part (Roos, Calves, Emu's and sheep). We did see a lot of Emu's running around in the paddocks and on the road, just missed 2 young ones. Also 4 Brumbies trotting up the road.

Went through Leigh Creek which was a strange little town, obviously had money but every house and property had high fences. Next was Copley only 5 km away which was very different, no fences and very run down little place.

Kept driving and realised why Leigh Creek had money, came across acres and acres of land which has been Mined for Coal, all open cut, no rejuvenation in site. Apparently they have closed down the mine in January because the Power Station in Port Augusta was closed and it was the only customer. SA seems to rely heavily on Wind Turbines and Solar Panels.

Arrived at Marree, wow we are now in the outback, no-one inside the office with at the broken door, rang the number taped to the door, he said just go over to the Roadhouse (2 bousers and little shop - 2 blocks away) and they will fix you up. Luckily a man came over and explained to just park anywhere, plug in and go pay later, we parked next to him and chatted for a couple of hours.

The only reason we came to the park was to do some washing and so I could wash my hair as the Water/Power Meany (Wayne) has banned me from hair washing. The 'Park' has no working washing machines, the 'Amenities' are Unisex with no doors, the power connection only works every second site.

There is a train carriage in the middle of town with a for sale sign on it, Diesel is $2.90. I walked over to the Roadhouse and on the way there was a mum and her son playing on a Tennis Court.... the language from the child was colourful to say the least. Very odd little community. Thank goodness we will be out of here first thing in the morning.

So good to wash my hair...in our Van.Leggi altro