8-Mar-2005
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Well, it started like this, Jane and Graham were visiting from the UK and wanted to go exploring. First we drove along a bumpy dirt road to visit Shipwreck Beach. To get to the beach we had to cross a small river so Graham did the honourable thing and carried Jane across. Well, one doesn't want to get the Versace shoes wet does one? Crossing the river at Shipwreck Beach |
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They thought this was a bit tame and wanted to go on a 'proper' 4x4 drive. So we headed up the Stoney Peak Road, which had a steepish section in it requiring 4-wheel drive. 'Not exciting enough!' says Graham. On a previous visit, we had driven down the 'Miners Track' but turned around when we got to a rough creek crossing. 'It's a bit rough and its definitely 4x4, do you want to give it a go?' I said. Graham said 'Go for it' and I think I heard a faint 'yes' from Jane in the back. The track is narrow and very steep leading down to the creek, definitely low-ratio stuff. The water level was low so the creek crossing was fairly straightforward although a bit bumpy! It was into low-ratio again to climb up the other side of the creek. Crossing the creek on Miners Track |
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This all went well except that with all the shaking and bumping, Priscilla lost a leg. (Not a pretty sight!) Priscilla - legless again |
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Fortunately, we had an expert medical team on hand to cope with the emergency. They found a stretcher and quickly had the casualty stabilised. The emergency team in action. |
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As soon as we got back to Mallacoota, the local physician, Dr Dave, used the latest Australian Hip fixative - Araldite, to get Priscilla back on the road. Dr Dave in action.
Definitely time to move on I think!! |
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Ali tried her hand at fishing before leaving Mallacoota and caught a nice 1/2kg Bream. Ali and her first catch. |
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