I did not stop to take any photos as you have plenty to look at of Mintabie although I did see a few nice views, different to the ones on the way up. I called in Coober Pedy to download all the Mintabie Photos.
December 29th I stopped early at 501 Hesso Rest Area where I did my washing on the way up as the water pipe runs above the ground and is hot from the days sun. I again did some washing and cooked up a T bone steak with three veg. That night I had at least four trains go past with flashing lights and hooters which wakened me up so I am rather sleepy today.
December 30th still a head wind in to Port Augusta. I went in to the Botanic Gardens at Port Augusta, well worth a visit and a very nice restaurant as well. I met two ladies, Karen and Norma, both Aborigines. Karen's great grandmother had to get permission from the Queen of England in order to marry a white man from England, his name was Tom Adams. We went up to the look-out and afterwards they showed me where the Sturt Desert Pea flower was, the floral emblem of South Australia. Karen told me it is illegal to pick them only an Aborigine is allowed to pick them, anyway I was given the flower. http://www.anbg.gov.au/emblems/sa.emblem.html
I drove along to Orroroo, then Burra and on to Morgan a very nice place right by the River Murray, then on to 169 Heron Bend, a camp site, right on the river bank, for the night. A really beautiful spot.
December 31st New years eve. Stayed here by the River Murray, a great spot and watched the house boats go by. Two moored up and off to the pub we went for a New Year Eve's bash
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