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A very early start this morning from Thargomindah,
with the rally leaving town as the sun rose.
The driving to lunch was one of the challenging
and enjoyable routes yet, and again we were
privileged to be travelling through private
property. After driving through Waverly Downs,
and past Nardoo, we stopped for an early lunch
in Wanaaring, having a scenic outlook from
the beer garden of the pub, out over the Baroo
River. A few rissole sandwiches later, the
rally was back on the road, heading towards
the Nocoleche Nature Reserve, where the roads
become a bit wider, but were still dusty and
rocky, a couple of cars having to pull up
for minor mechanical problems of the way through.
Heading South still, the rally continued on
past White Cliffs to Wilcannia, where a few
cars made a very quick stop for fuel and a
few supplies before reaching our 'Mystery
Station', which was finally revealed as being
Viewmont Station on the Darling River near
Wilcannia. Viewmont was the perfect setting
for the last night away of the rally, with
our camp set up at the woolshed and shearer's
quarters of the station, overlooking the river
as all rally participants started to relax
and wind down after a very busy and exciting
nine days.
The swimming spot in the Darling was perfect
for a bit of a play before we were all fed
very well, again a result of some wonderful
organisation by our road boss, Jamie Lawson.
The mood around the campfire was bittersweet
as everyone was enjoying themselves so much,
and had had such a fantastic time on the rally,
but was looking forward to getting home to
family and friends as well.
We are looking forward to the final parade
in Mildura, and presentation dinner giving
us the opportunity to be able to share our
experiences with those who weren't lucky enough
to be on the rally with us!
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