Lake Eyre and the ‘outback’

We have been moving slowly north and are truly in ‘the outback’.  Spent a few nights in Maree, the higlight being the Maree Hotel which had a lot of character and excellent meals, but there was not much more to the town really with most things rundown or closed. We did a night sky shoot and then caught up on washing and photo downloads. Our campsite was basic and a bit run down so I was pleased to escape to keep moving on.  Then we stayed at Coward Springs which was quite nice, situated about halfway towards William Creek. The flies are brutal and fly nets are vital and then when they go to bed the mozzies come out. Its was a busy campsite so there are obviously others traversing the Oonadatta Track. Landscape is lunar like so far cant wait to see it from the air. Have not had phone or internet for a few days so I will post this when I can.

Arrived in William Creek for a few nights. Flights over the lake on Wednesday and exploring the national park a bit tomorrow. Flies are still horrible, thank god for fly nets and a large tent to sit inside and take refuge…oh and the pub!!
Great day exploring some more lake locations with a fab spot at Halligans Bay. Vegemite and fly sandwich for lunch and then a bit more exploring before a drink and sausage roll at the pub. Also paid for flight which is early in the morning.

Been looking forward to flights we took this morning over Lake Eyre North and Painted Desert and they did not disapoint, so many colours textures and water in the lake, a rare occurrence. Some will need to be processed but here is a taster.