Day 9 Innamincka Trip

A hilly run this morning. Not much option out here! Feeling a bit better, the holiday headaches seem to have disappeared. I think I’ve caught up on sleep! Trying not to oversleep now otherwise I end up with headaches and a sore back.

Nice to have a 2nd night in the one spot and not have to pack up. We might even stay and 3rd and catch up with Rob and Cath at the next spot.

There is so much to explore here, walking trails and 4WD tracks. 





We went to explore a small mine. All my clothes were drying after I used the laundry so I was a mismatch of clothing...looked like a backpacker.









We went to Balcanoona to get some water (there is a rainwater tank next to public showers and toilets) and explore the old shearing station. It is a fabulous historical display with placards explaining how the station used to work. It’s just in the middle of nowhere! 










Then we a 5km 4WD track back to camp. It was just the right level of comfort for Tim, I was still slightly nervous 😬, gripping the door handle and peeping like a meerket over the bonnet.


After lunch we did another short drive to “The Pinnacles”. Amazing statue of rock. 




Then Tim took Rob and Cath through the 4WD track (they hadn’t been with us in the morning) and I went for a run. I didn’t need to do it twice 😬😉.


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