Day 19: Newman Rocks to Bush Camp

Jacquei and I were up in time to witness a nice sunrise over the rock pools. No kangaroos in sight around the waters edge, actually the lack of wild life is again very noticeable. Warmer night and morning today but still needing to wear a couple of layers.

The group hit the 90 mile straight today and we have lunch at the sign so that we can get another group photo.

Collis and I find this great little area for the camp tonight and start setting up. The weather has become quite warm and by the end of the day we are all into short sleeves and some have shorts on. The wind has been kind to them today and everyone makes good times but no-one as good as Jacquei, who passed all of them and arrived in camp first. At one stage I drove past and gave her the challenge to catch Peter but did not expect her to pass Di and Doug as well. She is quite chuffed but wants to iterate that the point of her holiday is not to be a race but to be able to enjoy the surroundings and take her time.

Jacquei also made a sultana and cranberry damper for dessert tonight while I made a tuna casserole. Jim did another great camp fire after Jacquei used the chain saw to chop up nearly a whole tree. Great night had by all.