26th May: Jill and I went for a 6am birdwatching expedition at “sandy lagoon” which was remarkably devoid of birds. We did see a darter drying its wings and what we thought was a Pacific Basa - a large bird with crest and thick hooked beak..Reflections on lagoon were good! 

We then packed up and set off to Mount Elizabeth Station- a 173 km trip. The road was rougher with more stones and more corrugations than up to now, although there were some sealed sections on crests of hills. The river crossings were shallow and easy to cross. 

When we arrived the inverter would not work! Nic found this very frustrating and hit the inverter and it instantly sprung into action! He referred to this as the “Lindsay Brown method!” ( Nic's father) My father would have been horrified at this approach!

The station is a working cattle station and we are about to have a local roast beef meal here tonight! Heavy rain is forecast for tomorrow so we’ll see what effect this has on the road! We have 2 nights here.

The rain started at 6.30pm accompanied by a forked lightening display! It poured down! Fortunately Jill and Craig had forsaken their tent for a cabin for 3 nights. The meal was roast beef and roast vegetables- all overcooked the way I like them!”We remained warm and dry in our caravan watching 4 Corners about the demise of the Liberal Party.