Dave Phoenix completes Burke and Wills Walk 2008

I had posted about this fella before and have just had an email from him to say that is home and safe and well. One tough fella he his. I have to drive to the shops 300 metres away....lol

Here is a short lead in to the story:

The Burke & Wills Expedition is undoubtedly Australia's most famous exploration venture. The drama acted out on Cooper Creek in 1861 shaped the history of the nation and has become fundamental in developing a sense of identity and place.

It is nearly 150 years since Burke & Wills' epic journey from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. The evocative tale of blunder and bravery has been told many times, but nobody has attempted to walk in the explorer's faded footsteps across the entire continent.

Dave Phoenix has just walked across Australia following the Expedition's route. He left Royal Park in Melbourne on Friday 1st August 2008 and reached the Gulf of Carpentaria at the end of December 2008 after walking 3,752 kilometres. Day 163 of his walk.

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