Simpson Desert - French Line
Submitted: Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 09:41
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Dexter
Although there hasn't been any changes in the French Line track report on this site, I've been told that recent prevailing winds from the east over the last month or so have made the western faces of the dunes a lot steeper than usual.
I'd appreciate comments from recent "trekkies". I'm travelling west to east in the next few weeks.
Cheers
Reply By: Ruth - Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 15:16
Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 15:16
Don't worry about the prevailing winds causing sand drifts on the dunes Dexter, because you will be busy bumping over the large shelling holes caused by too high a tyre pressure and trailers bumping and gouging. Call in and say hi when you get to
Birdsville. Enjoy the trip - lower your tyre pressure and then you will be able to "see"
the Desert rather than the steering wheel. Sorry, when you live out here and you see what unthinking and uncaring people do to a place you love - that's probably why I sound disgruntled.
The Desert is beautiful and some
wildflowers are appearing - camels and a herd of
brumbies with foals (they are a bit shy though). Enjoy.
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Follow Up By: desert - Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 15:20
Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 15:20
Spot on Ruth, couldn't agree more!
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Follow Up By: Dexter - Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 15:55
Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 15:55
Thanks for the advice. We' be driving "low and slow". I want to see the flowers.
Ruth, We expect to be in
Birdsville on 12 July (give or take) and would love to call in and say hello (After a shower of course - Don't wish to offend!). Where will we find you?
Cheers
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