Section 7 of the trail today - long and rocky but great views.
Setting out from Standley Chasm
Crossing yet another dry river bed with River Red Gums
Setting out from Standley Chasm still on the Chewings Range
Native shrubs - these are called Yellow Tails with several varieties
This area is important for the stromatolites, formed millions of years ago.
They were originally formed by growth of layer upon layer of Cyanobacteria.
This is a single-celled photosynthesising microbe.
Views to the Heavitree Range.
Interesting rock formations.
Trig Point with views to Heavitree Range
Fruit from a Desert Bloodwood Tree
Aboriginal people collect these bush coconuts, which have been infiltrated by a bug.
The bug tastes a bit like an oyster - I tried it - and the surrounding area, when removed, tastes like coconut.
Extremely sharp quartzite formed the path.
Beauty in the quartzite (despite the pain)
At last our arrival at the Ellery Creek Big Hole - freezing but very refreshing.
A perfect lunch spot.
A water scorpian
Then off to our new camp near Ormiston Gorge
Dinner area with views of the Ormiston River bed
Ella, our chef for the evening
A special birthday for Colin
Another clear evening to snuggle up in my swag and watch the stars.
A brilliant day!
M
