Day 2 and 3 12/6/21&13/6/21

Appila Springs was a lovely spot to explore this morning. The water was trickling over the rocks into the pools below and friendly people and dogs chatted to us as we explored briefly before heading onwards.

We headed on to the Flinders, passing Eurelia (one of our favourite little towns) and arriving at Rawnsley at about 12:30. There, we checked in at the office before heading out to the event (about 6 km up the road to Wilpena).

After the event we found the spot where the Colwells were camping and camped there along with Al and Zita, Heinz, and John and Carol Such. We had a small fire and cooked our tea on it.

It wasn’t long after 9 when the party started breaking up as we headed off for bed.

In olden days Eurelia was quite a thriving town. 
Nowadays you blink and miss it and it’s pretty well run down

I heard a little story of how things used to be
And maybe you’ll enjoy it too-so I’ll tell it now to thee 

The railways used to come through here ( you still can see the siding)
And as the train came passing through 
The driver’d shout this tiding

“You’re a liar” he would shout 
As the train pulled past the station. 
( not something you expect to hear in this, our civilised nation)

And as the train pulled out again 
From the final car
Another railway worker shouted
Out the phrase “You really are”

Unusual name for a little town
Can be said either way
As you pass through you try it too
It’s a fun game you can play. 

Day 3 was spent helping with and competing in the orienteering event held by Tintookies at Wilpena Spurs.

A red capped Robin happily had a conversation with us for a while, but no golden whistler today ( like there was last October)

After the gate monitor was no longer required ( event all packed up and last person out) we headed back to Rawnsley and showers before taking part in an OHOC “nibbles and drinks” event and then cooked pork steak and veg on the fire.

As the rain started to spattter a bit more consistently we headed for bed-hopefully to have a good rest ready for the event tomorrow and the drive further north with the WA wanderers.

• 209&66km
• Roads all bitumen except Sacred Canyon rd and Rawnsley Tracks.
• Diesel at Hawker 43.07l @ $1.499/l ($64)

The morning of 14/6 was spent orienteering again ( this time at Rawnsley Park) before showers,a fill of the thermos, wash of the breakfast dishes and a quick cuppa.

We were graced with the presence of a majestic wedgie as we finished our courses.

We were aiming for Blinman for lunch.