Hey playmates;

we are currently parked outside of Camooweal; near the border with the Northern Territory; we were in Mt Isa today, a big-ish mining town in the back of beyond; not so good was the fact that we wanted to go down a big mine (of which there are lots) to be told the public cannot do this anymore! Boo! And the place is not exactly a hive of activity, let me tell you... So we are in a fab free campsite at Camooweal Billabong; right by the river, and it has been very windy; which has been good as we had to go to the laundromat in Mt Isa and do all our washing! Then stretch a rope between two trees and hang it up to dry;;; Not exactly pretty but hey! Life on the road turns you feral after a bit; thank the gods for Mitchum deodorant I say; expensive but Strong!

We took a hit from a stone on the windscreen 2 days ago, which has left a 5cm crack; we saw the local windscreen place in Mt Isa but they only replace completely, so we are struggling on with a lovely strip of medical tape on it, hoping it lasts the distance!

we are off to Tennant Creek tomorrow (or least hope to get close) then Alice Springs, then Ayers Rock, and who knows what after that?

We hope all our readers are well and welcome any feedback...

More photos will be posted soon...

Louise & Matt (loma)

19.7.10