We are in South Australia now. There is more outback to look at. There are even fewer trees or bushes than in Northern Territory. It is a real challenge to do a "bush wee" out here. Not that there are a lot of other travellers, but it is hard to find a bush for cover!
It has been weeks since we have last pegged in our tent for the night. The "soil" is still solid rock. The pegless tent is holding up fine in good weather, but when it gets windy, Mum and Dad get nervous about it. We have taken the "Fuel, Food" photo at a roadhouse in the way from Marla to Coober Pedy. They mention two important things about life in the outback, but what about water?
In Coober Pedy there are warning signs everywhere about holes in the ground and active mining. The white hills of the excavated earth are everywhere, but I haven't seen a single hole in the ground yet. Still: Don't run and don't walk backwards!
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| The essence of life in the outback: Fuel and food - where is water? |
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| Our neighbours at camp (from Campbelltown/Sydney) pass us on the Ooodnadatta Track |
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| Whatever you do: Don't walk backwards! |
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