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We had a very early start from Leigh Creek
for a fairly long drive. We left and were
on the road before the sun had risen, cruising
past the Farina railway ruins before stopping
at Maree Pub – we were there before
9am SA time, and while a little surprised,
all the locals were very welcoming and hospitable!
From Maree the Great Escape convey continued
North onto the Birdsville Track and into the
Tivari Desert, where one car found an oasis
at Clayton Station.
A spa bath built for four had been installed
with water warming to 52 degrees celsius from
hot springs. There were also very civilised
toilets and showers installed – just
for us in the middle of nowhere!
After pushing onto Mungerannie Hotel for
lunch and a much appreciated
hamburger, we headed north again along the
Birdsville Track, into the Sturt Stony Desert
before arriving at Birdsville late afternoon
to a very well organised camp!!
Everyone was fed extremely well before having
a chance to have a look around the town. The
Birdsville Hotel and Fred Brophy’s Boxing
Troupe were the main attractions, the Boxing
Troupe being that last (legal) one in Australia
and the Birdsville Hotel being infamous! Skinner
Bob turned into Karen Bob, when he swapped
clothes and places with a lady from a retirement
village bus also on the way to Birdsville!
He did raise $150 during the day though!
The Great Escape did experience an unfortunate
incident today with Car 7, Blue Streak,
having an accident on the way to Birdsville,
which required one of the crewmembers being
flown out to Adelaide for medical attention
on his arm. His family have been notified
and all other crewmembers of Car 7 were
unhurt and will continue on the rally in
their car. If there are any concerns please
call 02 9878 5250.
Beautiful Outback Australia
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