On our way out of Louth to Bourke (124km) we encountered loads of goats along the road and in adjoining paddocks.
We did a quick pit stop in Bourke at the IGA, had a delicious pie from the bakery and got some information about the area.
We then drove out of town about 15km to May’s Bend Camp site (-30.039458 146.023308) along the Darling River and waited for John and Sue to join us from Yamba. We enjoyed a lovely afternoon and evening around the fire catching up. We decided to stay put the next day, relaxing and going for a couple of walks.
On Sunday we packed up and stopped in Bourke for a look around. We passed the oldest lift-span bridge in Australia.
We had a look at what is left of the once largest inland port on the Darling River.
We were lucky enough to see the 1923 Crossley Engine fired up.
We walked down the Main Street and admired some of the old historical buildings.
After another quick IGA shop we called in at the Cemetery to see its most famous grave of Fred Hollows ( an inspirational eye surgeon).
As you stroll around we have a glimpse of the personal tragedies that reflect Australia’s frontier history- from bush rangers and drovers, cameleers and river boat men, lost children and local heroes.
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