Wow this country is huge... waited in town and met up with Alida and three other people that were just leaving Diggers.Was great to get some inside knowledge of what goes on. Then went grocery shopping for the station - two trolleys to checkout and three to the car. $550 dollars later we were all set to head to the station. Two hours later, after going through similar country to Zimbabwe we turned off towards Diggers Rest.Some of the road was a shortcut over what...

Well Kununarra is stunning. Rural but not, seems like a town that everyone calls into. Lots of 4wd and campervans stopping etc. Visited the market this morning, surprised to find unpolished diamonds at the market amongst other things. Looked at numerous shops both for tourists and indigenous. Finally bought a shirt with Kununarra upon it. Found a cool towel with mustering cattle and a range in the background. It's literally the station next to where I'm heading ...

By the time I left Darwin she had grown on me. Although rather warm it's actually a lovely place. Flight out of Darwin was delayed and going through the security I was yet again pulled aside for an explosive test! That cowboy hat makes me a target I'm sure. Flew into Kununarra in the dark so really have no grid for where I am. Super shuttle driver giving us a spin around town pointing out things to see and do - including the two diamond shops - think they are o...