From Coober Pedy we drove out to WIlliam Creek. This grid is part of the Dog Fence which extends from Qld to SA and goes for 5900 km. It keeps dingoes out of the sheep country. I love the remoteness of this country. It is amazing how anything can survive out here. So much of it is barren. But then you come across a creek crossing and see beauty like this...
There were lots of birds here - galahs, zebra finches, little doves and many others I could only hear. The flies were thick.
From William Creek we flew over Lake Eyre in a small plane. The views were amazing. The sky is reflected in the lake which was on average only 1/2 a metre deep and moves as the wind blows. We flew over an island where the pelicans were nesting. How did they know to come all the way out here where the fish would be there for the taking?
William Creek is not known for its first class accommodation and you can see David here talking to some friends outside the old freight containers which had been turned into bedrooms for those who want to stay the night. The town is, however, renowned for its hospitality and friendliness and it is a place where everyone shares their stories.
For those who are sick of birds being in my blog, bad luck!! Just look at these magnificent birds of prey. Nothing is wasted in the desert and we saw a dozen Wedge-tailed Eagles feasting on this carcass.
Blessings to all and see you next time.
It all looks absolutely fabulous! Hope you are both fit & well. News from Blackburn North - Megan is coming back next Saturday...the money ran out!! She's had an amazing time & is hoping to go the Americas in December...Mark supplying airfares to Canada then off jaunting again. That's if she can get a job back here of course.
ReplyDeleteI'm down for jury duty...great fun, just in time for education week! Adam still making heaps of commission...wasting it on cars!! Take care xx K