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Was there passing through this time last year after doing painted desert
$70 for a slab of West End cans and had to go through ID hoops to purchase them.
Unusual vibe in Marla we ended up in the scrub free camping south of there.
In fact we were glad to get of the highway at Kingoonya and head to the Gawler Ranges
Cheers Paul
Unfortunately won't be able to free camp, or do much camping at all on the way there due to time constraints... need to get there quickly, and then spend time exploring. Decided to drive instead of last time when we trained in, hired a car for trips then flew back. Hire vehicles just aren't the same.. besides the journey is part of the adventure!
Marla's OK, but there is a story that a large eagle swooped on a toy poodle. The city lady had the pooch on a lead and a tug-of-war ensued. It was declared a draw, the city slicker retained possession of the dog but it didn't survive.
I'm not sure if it's a myth or for real.
Interesting folk tale we have one similar associated with Marlo a little west of here.....Quote:
Originally Posted by V8Ian
a pelican and some sort of toy breed dog called Fluffy were the stars, legend has it Fluffy was never seen again much distressing lady owner
Cheers Paul
The caravan park has loads of cabins. We've only ever had the camper with us so we've stayed in that (without parking on the grass) so I don't know what the cabins are like. The meals, breakfast and dinner, in the bar are good but not brilliant. The supermarket has a decent range even if it's a bit expensive. In short it's an OK place to stay but not brilliant.
As for Glendambo - I wouldn't give you a bad haircut for the place.
We stayed in the rooms at the Marla roadhouse when we came off the Oodnadatta Track this time last year. Rooms were cheap and clean.
I'll be staying overnight at Marla later this month but in our van.
What dates please? I should be heading north along Googs 21/22 September with one other vehicle.Quote:
Originally Posted by ramblingboy42
week of 19 august
the longer north approaches were very badly scallopped and we had to crawl down the north sides sometimes because suspension could not cope with the scalloping.
I'll make a report on track condition when I get back.