Merna Mora 4WDing

27th September

Today is our last day to explore the Flinders.

Merna Mora offers 4WD tracks on their property. We paid $45 and did their Heritage Trail. It took us past the history of Merna Mora, the family’s old homestead and the remnants of the Ghan railway. Once we ventured further the track became very rough and steep. At least we got to explore part of the 130,000 acres of the property. At stages it offered great views of the area – our youngest believed it resembled Arizona in the USA.

Merna Mora Ruins
 

Morning Tea in one of Merna Mora's creek beds
 

Today is very windy and so far has hit 37 degrees. We are all struggling considering we are people from a cooler climate. Being in a caravan is also not enjoyable when strong winds are prevailing. But our trusty Jayco Swan has been in very strong southerly winds so we have every faith in her.

Oh I forgot to mention the dust. It is absolutely putrid. Dust everywhere in the van and you can never really feel clean. The black dragon now looks a grey colour.

So tomorrow we pack up and head to the third stage of our holiday which is on the coast of the Yorke Peninsula. I am sure we may experience complete opposite temperatures when we arrive. The boys want to go swimming but you never know just how cold the water may be. I believe that the first order of business when we arrive will be to wash and clean everything. First time in my life I won’t mind housework at all!!!!!

Until again…