We awoke to another morning of yawns and groans with tents rustling as clothes are pulled on, sleeping bags and mats are rolled and we crawl out of our tents for breakfast.
We got some great pictures on the salt lakes at sunrise and then once we were ready we headed off. We had our best ever fundraising day today making $930 from vehicles on their way to Birdsville for the races and we felt really upbeat with the amazing words of encouragement we were receiving from passing cars. Once again everyone was in shock when they would see us walking as they came up over a dune. They are always keen to know what the heck we are doing out here. We have met some lovely and very generous people.
The dunes are getting further apart but lots bigger. We just take them one step at a time and stop to get our breath back at the top before heading off again.
We did 12 kms before stopping for lunch and were then on our way again. When we get in for lunch Em ices her leg to help her get through the afternoon- she has been a real trouper.
Paddy is a little concerned as there has been rain predicted for Thursday and if we get too much it will really effect the track and could mean we will have to bunker down for a day in camp. Fingers crossed that doesn’t happen and it blows over.
Uncle Ken and Alex are going into Birdsville tomorrow as we need water and some food supplies. They will leave tomorrow morning and won’t get back until dinner time so it will be a big day.
Because they will bring back water with them we were able to have a small dish of water to wash out a shirt, socks etc if needed which was very welcomed given we have been in the same clothes for so long.
Kimberley, with the guidance of Jen - our resident alcohol adviser, made some “Simpson Desert Espresso Martini” cocktails tonight using Kailua, Rum and coffee and everyone enjoyed them very much. We may have only got a small serve each but gee did we saviour every mouthful!
After dinner we all sat around the fire talking about the day and about what’s to come. We are now down to single digits with only 90 kms left until we finish. Today was our last Tuesday we will experience out here!
Paddy also let us know that the sand storm we all endured on Mumma C’s birthday night was a category 1 cyclone!
We did 19 kms today over 6.25 hours and 34,492 steps.
The end is in sight and we are all very excited about the hot showers at Birdsville.
Still no camel sightings !
Until tomorrow
Donna
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