Hi all, am finally back in
Perth.
After leaving the Canyon late on 30/12/05 and having a few coldies at
Curtin Springs I eventually ended up sleeping in the cab at a roadside stop about 50kms from
Yulara.
Met up with my brother the next day and drove to
Coober Pedy via Mulga Park Road. Headed along the Anne Beadell until we reach the Oblisks of the Totem Atomic Blasts. Interesting place. Camped some
miles west of Emu - the rain was slight but continuous. The next day from Annes Corner the puddles were all over the place. The wet road conditions continued the entire trip until we left
the desert. Peter, from Illkurlka Roadhouse said they had 73mm of rain in the previous two days. Diesel was $1.80 there (not too bad as it is $1.65 at
home).
It was a slow drive as there was puddle after puddle after puddle. No sooner than I had it in third gear and I had to slow down again. It was very frustrating.
Popped in to have a look at the light aircraft wreck - pretty boring - there is an Exploroz sticker on the wing compartment where the visitors book is.
Stopped and had a look at those "aboriginal stone works" near
Neale Junction. I'm no anthropologist but come on, if they're for real then I'm King Kong.
I was headed to Queen Victoria Springs but we decided it was to dangerous to go there because of the terrible road conditions so headed decided to head south to
Rawlinna for the safety of the railway line.
20 kilometres from the railway line I rolled the vehicle and was seriously injured. Luckily it landed back on the wheels and started first time (Yes-it is a write off). My brother who only fractured a rib drove the squashed 4WD until we reached a station. The station folk were very helpful in ensuring our safety. I cannot thank them enough. I was put on the Royal Flying Doctor Plane and finally after a very long day made it to Kalgoorlie Hospital.
After six days lying on my back in hospital I finally got into
Perth yesterday for more weeks of rest and recooperation.
So I will be out of the field for a while - Hopefully not for too long!!!
Cheers
Equinox