Back in coverage, got time so here's a catch up from Swan Hill to Arkaroola

Heaps of water in the Murray River & it's flowing quickly too!

Roadside flowers were everywhere around Murrayville SA

First time on a ferry for the van - height of the Murray River kept approach angles OK.

Great cycleway on an old train route around Clare SA called the Reisling Trail.  Toby turned into a "Tow-Dog" whenever Rhonda was in front - excellent when I felt like a rest!

The Reisling Trail led us past some lovely wineries and interesting places. 

The Prairie Hotel in Parachilna SA made a great lunch stop.  Rhonda thought her Kangaroo burger was delicious (Spencer stuck with the more traditional Angus - also delish!).

This driver sold his car 15 years ago & uses this 2 Camel-power wagon to get around.  We had a good chat - a very interesting personality to be sure!

Leigh Creek Coal Mine - almost daily, the mine fills a 2.8km long train with nearly 10,000 tonnes of brown coal bound for Port Augusta power station.  SA generates about 40% of its electricity from Leigh Creek coal.

Spen had fun playing in this old coal bucket dragline machine.  Great that big boys could get into it and check it all out!  Sadly, there was no key in the ignition.

Wild hops were introduced by Afghan cameliers who used them for fodder, bedding and much in between.  We understand that this plant has been declared an introduced species rather than a pest  because there's so much of it growing throughout the Flinders Ranges already!

Rainwater is pretty powerful in the Flinders (when it happens!)

Flinders road scene heading towards Arkaroola - beautiful!

Rhonda enjoying her coffee in the creek bed on the way to Arkaroola.

The turn-around point for the Ridge Top Tour - an awesome 4.5 hours of fantastic scenery and exciting 4WD-ing.  We can thoroughly recommend this adventure!









How's this for a Flinders Ranges scene?








Bollabollana Spring in Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary made a delightful morning tea stop!

We have been privileded to see so many different wildflowers growing in the Flinders after recent rains - we were told that the rains broke an 11 year drought here!

We saw heaps of Sturts Desert Pea growing by the many 4WD tracks we travelled today. 











Wow! That brings us up to date and congratulations if you have stuck witth the blog so far!  Best wishes nad blessings to all and we'll update again soon.