Menindee

From Broken Hill it is only about 120km to the historic town of Menindee on the Darling River.

It was at this town, and in fact, from this pub, that Burke and Wills assembled their ill fated expedition to cross the centre of Australia.

They stayed in the pub before setting off.  How they had the courage to set out across such a barren landscape is beyond me.  Of course, most of them died including the imported camel driver and most of the camels.  Even though they were starving they were so arrogant that they refused to eat the camel meat.

Lisa had a look at the camel driver's grave. It was a long day after which it was back to the camp for drinks.