We travelled from Kununurra to a wonderful free camp half way between Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing called Mary Pool. The access to this hidden gem is via an exceedingly bumpy river causeway crossing but the arrival is worth the fuss. Mary Pool is a very popular spot beside a river in the middle of nowhere and is packed each and every night with grey nomads. There was more than fifty vans parked up the night we stayed. It is a 24 hour camp but some folk like it so much they stay a few extra days.
We bumped into people we had met in Kununurra, at Mary Pool. They too have imported a Patriot edition Crossroads Cruiser, so we are a matched pair when we park next to each other. They are travelling the path we will be taking so may see more of them.
We passed some runners out on the road. They were carrying burning torches like the Olympic relays do. The support vehicles said they were a Peace Run. I have Googled them and this is what I found.
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global relay that seeks to promote international friendship and understanding. Since its inception in 1987 the Run has traversed over 100 nations and touched the lives of millions of people.
Apparently they are running around Australia to promote peace and understanding. They looked very small out there in all that open country. I wonder what the cattle and other animal life think of them running past.
Yesterday we went from Mary Pool to Derby, another long haul day. We will stay here a couple of days and top up the fresh vegetables and bread before moving south again. I may even be able to get a much needed hair cut!
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