Day 43 – Oodnadatta

There was another lovely sunrise this morning after a very cold night, I’m glad we have power so we can use a heater in the mornings.

Good Morning

Morning chorus begins

Train on the Ghan line at the back of the campsite

The stand-out from today was the Painted Desert. I thought it would be hard pressed to rival the colours of the Ochre Pits at Lyndhurst but it excelled. Unfortunately photos don’t do the place justice, it was stupendous. Not only the colours in the hills but what seemed to be flood plain had an amazing mix of colours. Just awe inspiring. They say the time to see the place is sunrise or sunset but that wasn’t an option for us, we don’t want to risk hitting a kangaroo, emu or cattle. It didn’t matter, the colours were already magic.

Start of the Painted Desert Road

Wild horses

It’s my road too!

Mt Arkaringa

Mt Arkaringa

Close up of the “sand”

Zoomed out a bit

Expanse of the “sand”

Painted Desert

Painted Desert

Mt Battersby

Zebra Finches – about in their thousands

Unknown flower

The signs made by the late Adam Plate of the Pink Roadhouse certainly add to the enjoyment of places. We’d miss many things if not for his signs. He was actually killed in a classic car rally not far from our home so I feel a connection with him. Thanks Adam.

Adam Plate

Unfortunately I think he’s left a big gap in Oodnadatta, certainly the facilities at the caravan park desperately need maintenance.

It’s hot …. not every night!

Community Centre

Oodnadatta Movie House

“My Land”

Boy on a toy

Great idea unfortunately it wasn’t working

We had a nice meal at the Transcontinental Hotel and enjoyed the atmosphere very much. The hosts go out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome.