After traveling out through Mildura, we headed onto the Arumpo Rd towards Lake Mungo. In amongst the rain, mud and a few corrugations, we finally made it into the camp area. Just as we were setting up the camp, down came the rain. It had already rained in this area a few days beforehand so most camp sights we very damp.
A quite afternoon of reading and snoozing as the rain eased was had by most of the crew until the rain eased and we were able to at least get in a small 1 km walk at the back of the camp zone. That night the fire was blazing and so were the stories around the campfire. Kevin put on his "famous" Walter Brennan impersonation in amongst the goings on.
The next day it was off to the Lake Mungo visitor centre for hopefully a trip around the lake with explanatory radio to tell the story/history of the place but alas, due to the rain the road was blocked and no radio comments. The only place open was the visitor centre, shearing shed and the road to the Great Wall of China. Once again disappointment greeted us as we weren't allowed to walk around the walls (as we previously had in 2008)!
Back at camp the weather was at least clearing and Barry introduced all members to the game of Finska: a cross between skittles and bocce played with wooden pegs. What hijinks were about to unfold as trying to hit these pegs became a game of pure luck, bouncing over pegs, missing ones straight in front etc.
Kevin won the first game and was lining up to take up the next when Ian Duds, threw an amazing throw to hit the back of the pin he was after, missing another peg by a breath. Some people are "tinny"! Of course Kevin and Ian felt they were in a league of their own and continued with their banter about how good they were all night! (These two need a lesson in how to win gracefully, I tell you)!
A bit of Australian poetry around the campfire and the night was made. Most went to bed early as we were heading out in the morning to Menindee - so goodnight.
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