Target today was White Cliffs. First leg was about 120km to Wilcannia on a mostly dirt road. Weather was overcast but little rain was forecast. The early stage of the drive was ok but conditions deteriorated rapidly and it became clear that a lot of recent rain had occurred creating really slippery & muddy conditions. In 4wd and with tyre pressures reduced, It was still difficult keeping the car from sliding onto the road shoulders where it was very boggy. B...

Easy day today. Only 130km to Menindee. Met up with Steve, had a kiss and a cuddle and expressed how glad we were to be here together. A persistent drizzle but doesn't seem to be long term.

Camped on the Darling River. It doesn't seem to be doing as well as the Murray! Water level is low, full of weed and almost stagnant! Attached pic was my dinner this evening - absolutely brilliant spaghetti bolognese or as I know it spagbog -thanks Vicki. Will meet up with Steve tomorrow somewhere near Menindee.

On the road by 7.30am and straight into more traffic than I've seen for years. Target today was riverside camping near Hattah-Kulkyne NP. The Murray looks much healthier than last time I was in this area but the extended drought sure killed a lot of beautiful gum trees. Superb campsite with plenty of wood for the fire! So far, nothing major seems to have been left home or lost off the roof rack. Fingers crossed that this continues.

2 sleeps to go! Final preparations underway. Car has been serviced and rebooted. Packing is underway with fridge occupying centre stage in the kitchen - surely it won't get left behind again! Steve departed Melbourne today and we will meet up on Saturday at Menindee. Can't wait! Life is good.