From here I go direct north to Witjira Nat Park approx (200ks nth) on the SA/ NT border on the western side of the Simpson Desert. Quite remote there. To the north west is Alice Springs approx 500 ks, but not going there.
After that I will go back south to Oodnadatta and then west 200 ks to Coober Pedy. The opals and underground houses,shops, church etc should be interesting.
My new telstra internet device is not working here or the previous 2 towns as there are no mobile towers out here. Bad service. I am using a wifi service at the roadhouse atm, luckily. Apparently there is telstra at Coober Pedy.
When I get to Coober Pedy I will upload a lot more pics, in a few more weeks.
Been havin a good time. Have moved from the mountains of the Flinders Ranges to the more flatter country north. Lake Eyre was real cool. I walked out a fair way, approx 4 ks walking on the salt pan surface. It was like walking on real rough ice at the skating rink but not slippery but moist on the surface. Suureal feeling. The salt surface glimmered in the sunshine.
Since Lake Eyre I have been travelling up the Oodnadatta track. Its a big wide dirt and sandy road, rough at times, lots of creek crossings but is kept well graded by the Govt. Weather has been mostly 11 to 18 and sunny mostly during the day which is nice. A bit chilly without the sun.
Havn't gone from shorts to trackpants yet as it is still not freezing at nite like it was around Innamincka and Birdsville last winter...
Here is a pic of Lake Eyre salt surface shimmering
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