A gap or a stimulant?

The locals can't decide whether Pichi Richi is a First Nations term meaning "gap" or a stimulant of ash and plant leaves used by them. Nevertheless, the Pichi Richi Railway is great tourist attraction. Janet and I rode the euphemistically named "Afghan Express" today from Port Augusta to Quorn and return. Hardly an Express, we traversed the southern end of the Flinders Ranges at the leisurely pace of 30 km per hour from 1030hr to 1630hr. The scenery was magnificent, we had a couple of rain showers along the way which seemed to add contrast to the landscape. Put it on your bucket list!Read more