Tonight we are camped on the side of Lake Pamamaroo just outside Menindee. A lovely camp beside the water, with some shady trees and lovely sand under our feet. Bye, bye to mud (for awhile).
We had to wait at Mungo this morning to make sure all roads were open, as we had heard on the early morning radio that Broken Hill had 24 mm of rain over the weekend, a big electrical storm taking out communication to Silverton and some roads were closed into and around the area.
Setting out, after we got the all clear, the road seemed pretty good: even had some dust.
Came to Pooncarrie, and once again roads became an issue. The man who was in charge of the road signs was on an RDO, but the sign still said closed, what to do?
After a beer in the pub (Barry, Sandra, Kevin and Linda) found out the road really was open so our trek could continue, so continue we did.
First it was red mud, then it turned to grey then throw in some bitumen and to say the road conditions were changing was an understatement. Do we or don't we pump up the tyres?
On the last attempt to solve this quandary, Rob decided to end the discussion and said he'd meet us at the turnoff to the Kinchega NP - BUT - as he was trying to get back onto the main road he ran across the grassy verge only to go axle depth into the mud. All 4 wheels were going around, but Rob wasn't making much ground. Mud was flowing everywhere and the video moments were momentous (to say the least). While the boys pushed and cajoled Rob out of the bog the girls were taking photos as evidence!
After a muddy trail to follow and a few more miles before camp we all headed out onto the road - the normal way.
Well the night is setting in and tea is on the go so I'll sign off till next time.
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