Day 7 William Creek

We need to remember, there’s being in The Outback, and then there’s really out the back and we’re way out there!
We drove the Oodnadata Track to the shores of Lake Eyre. Who would ever have thought it?
We began the day at Arkaroola before taking a leisurely drive to Leigh Creek. I lived in Leigh Creek about 40 years ago and while I realise they’ve since moved the town, I still wanted to go back for a look. We must have got there during the quiet time. Not a sole on the streets and Jacqui was ordered out the local supermarket at 1pm as they insisted on closing for the half day Saturday. Not much has changed in 40 years.
After restocking our supplies, we headed for Lake Eyre via the tourist section of the Leigh Creek Coal Mine. The boys were surprised to learn that my dad worked at the mine not long after we arrived in Australia and they enjoyed having a look around.
Back on the road through Lyndhurst and then Marree before joining the Oodnadatta Track and heading for William Creek and Lake Eyre. We’d planned on stopping at Coward Springs but the boys voted to keep going so we wouldn’t have to drive on Sunday, Tom’s birthday. Living in such isolation must play on the minds of some people.
We passed a section of the track with a large I Like Aeroplane Jelly signe followed by pieces of giant artworks. The motor and pistons in the shape of a waving mother with child looked great. There was a sunflower, a giant dog, Russian Mig’s and flying train. Really cool to see in the middle of the desert.
We eventually arrived at the shores of the Lake and took a few pics. As you can see, we were both excited and hot.