Tuesday 18th April

A spectacular day of varied desert scenery and 4 wheel driving.  There was no water in Walkers Crossing but plenty of shady trees alongside the creek so we pulled over to make a sandwich for lunch.  WE tend to hide in the back of the troopie for lunch to avoid eating any of out mates the flies.  As we left the desert dunes, we crossed some stony desert then joined the Birdsville outer track.  It must have recently been graded as it was smooth and wide making the last 130 km of the day a breeze.  on our way into Birdsville we saw the empty race track - races are in September.  It's like a thriving township in the middle of the desert with bitumen roads, a green grassy oval,a cafe, bakery and gallery.  WE headed for the historic pub though and enjoyed a drink before sunset.  Inside the pub is a vast collection of bush hats, stubby holders, stickers and cloth badges from everywhere and everyone.