LAKE EYRE SOUTH- 2ND jUNE

We stayed for the night, along with several others, in the viewing area for Lake Eyre South and arrived in time to see the most glorious sunset lighting up the lake with glowing colours. Popped on the Baby Q for a BBQ. There is a story in itself of Ian hinting, sooking, whinging etc until he got his Q. But I must confess it does a lovely meal, I might just sit back and never cook again.

A fellow camper warned us to be aware of the mice around and sure enough a couple of little blighters decided that our chairs were nice and comfy until we gave them the heave ho and packed everything away and promptly shut the fly screen but only after gazing at the thousands of stars which can be seen.

3^rd June

We are still at Lake Eyre for another evening and we have had several tourist vehicles in with hordes of tourists embarking heading for the water.

Speaking of which we took ourselves off with a towel and paddled in the Lake, which was very muddy but a great experience. The water is incredibly salty.

Just below where we are camped what is left of the old Ghan railway track can still be walked. All of the rails were pulled up but lots of the sleepers are still here and I souvenired a sleeper spike.

So far two of the caravanners have had awater fitting broken by the stones and one had a back window broken.

Ah well after a wonderful day we are ready for another sunset and tonight for dinner Pork Spare ribs with Plum sauce.