Spent a few days traveling from Burren Junction, quite enjoyed our stay there, the hot artesian pool was the main attraction and the camp fire group were all seasoned travellers with a lot of similar experiences. Stayed o/n at Rocky Creek Glacial Park, very basic with long drop toilets, possums shat on my truck and feral goats abound. Only good part was the availability of Cypress Pine for our camp fire, wasn't too cold.
Spent the next day on the road to Louth beside the Darling River, it hasn't run for about 5 months now so is showing signs of blue green algae, an elderly bloke came in to the free park to empty the rubbish bins etc and supplied some great firewood. While talking to him we found out he was the local Mayor, really decent bloke. Pic of Kath beside the fire with the mandatory glass of red
The drought out here has really hit home to me, having lived and worked in many rural towns I have seen drought before but this has to be seen to be believed. Absolutely nothing is left in paddocks, the grass tufts just crumble to grey dust when touched, kangaroos just lie down and die from hunger, the only animal still handling the conditions are the feral goats and even they are climbing trees to get at the leaves. I have never seen stock in such poor condition. see pic, it's just dirt as far as one can see.
We travelled down the Darling on the Louth-Tilpa western road, heavy corrugations and plenty of bull dust, Kath's turn to drive. 😄 has to get her 'hand in' before it gets serious.
Arrived in Broken Hill yesterday afternoon, went to the camping area at Silverton, yeah right, $10/person, half a shower block working with times for ladies and blokes to shower, care taker needs to learn public relations, get off his bum and do some work, weeds and prickles are knee high around the back of the amenities, under the rubbish bins and fireplaces/BBQ are a foot deep in ash. At least the locals were friendly. pic
This park could be a real little gem if only it was cares for, needless to say we are not going back tonight, will try the race Course.
We did the underground mine tour of the Daydream Mine this morning, what a step back in time for the mining industry, well worth the time (2 hrs) and the fresh scones with a hot cuppa afterwards made it even better.
Anyway, off to see some more sights etc, catch you later.
stay safe.
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