Woken early by a bladder call a bit before 5.30am – the east sky was just beginning to soften to a light pink, upon return to the tent, I decided it was going to be worth staying up for.
Happy birthday to Sarah today, who is celebrating her 23rd
birthday in magnificent style, with a million dollar view from a beautiful
campsite on the lake.
Steve, Reve, myself and bit later Sarah and eventually Dad,
were up to watch the sun rise, it is a long wait as the sky colours up and the
surrounds lighten, then finally about 6.45 the sun peaked over the sand dunes
and within minutes was glowing across the water. The lake was littered with
waterbirds, and after a delicious breaky of bacon and eggs, the brolgas
returned again.
A slow start to the day…which is really nice, allowing some
to sleep in and others to catch up on blogging etc.
After breaking from camp, we drove around the lake to the
day visitor area, where we all paddled,
had a group shot and quite a few swam. It was beautiful, would happily
return to Coongie for a longer stay one day.
From Coongie we headed back towards Innamincka, via a lunch
stop at Kidrimitchie Waterhole or pehaps another arm of Coongie Lakes and also
a brief look at Kidrimitchie Outsation.
Unfortunately, Ro not feeling well today. Hopefully he will
pick up tomorrow, he has had a couple of early nights.
Innamincka again for fuel, some showers, cool drinks before
choofing off to camp at Cullyamurra waterhole. This is a ‘choke’ of the Cooper
Creek. We were in designated camping area and thanks to Col and Rod, who
cleared a path through thick reeds lining the bank, we were able to enjoy a
most refreshing swim. The water was cool but nice, it was really deep and none
of us could touch the bottom 2 metres from the edge.
Dad wet a line once the swimmers were done and quickly
landed a small catfish, which was released back into the waterhole. He later
had another on the line which he couldn’t land due to it using the reeds for
cover. After tea and some patient waiting he landed a small bream or yellow
belly – not sure, so the fillets are in the fridge.
After tea, we celebrated Sarah’s 23rd birthday in
style, with cake, sparklers and party hats. Even the youngsters (Sarah and
Peyton) had a few drinks.
Up late tonight, which wasn’t planned, but it was just so
pleasant we sat and had a cuppa etc after most had gone to bed.
While the plan for tonight was to be camped somewhere early
so we could do the roast, we once again failed in this mission…maybe tomorrow.
Photos in no particular order. Rushing while having phone service on way to Big Red.
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