Well, we’re now back in Alice arriving five days ago and feels kinda strange not to be traveling, talking with folk about CRANA and listening to their concerns.
On the way to Menindee following the river from Bourke spotted a couple of parrots ñ the Mulga and Blue Bonnet.
The Emus colour was different from around there too rather than being grey-blue-green they were rust-coloured.
There were lots of wildflowers mainly purple, yellow and white with the greenery. The last wee bit had obviously missed out on the rain as dry as.
Wilcannia reminds me a little of Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie in WA, as I mentioned to Lenny, with the stone buildings a kinda grandeur of former days or plans of a bigger town in the future than turned out to be.
Again being a weekend day just dropped off the package of info at the hospital and will make contact soon.
Menindee has a good feel about it I reckon and lakes nearby add to that. There are also orchards in the area.
Did a bit of a double take when out walking to see a guy on a unicycle!
With the announcement three days prior to us getting there that White Cliffs health facility 95kms or so to the north was to close, naturally there was a huge concern about this at Menindee health centre for the 300 or so people of White Cliffs and the ramifications of this.
From there we followed the highway back over three days. Again, I apologise to Nepabunna, Leigh Creek, Maree, Oodnadatta and Marla for not spending time with you as anticipated. Donítí feel good about that. Will be in touch.
We DID get to visit and share with 30 health facilities though, over two and a bit weeks and more than 7000kms! Thanks to everyone for making us feel so welcome. It was great to be able to meet and spend time with you.
Thatís it folks. Cheers