Day 64 Roma to Wandoan

 We left Roma and headed for Russ's sisters place outside of Wandoan. They live on a property about 20kms out of town. We headed towards Miles but then took the Jackson Road to cut across to their place, This area is full of mines and gas wells so despite being a back road it is very busy with lots of trucks and mine vehicles. It cuts about 50kms off the journey so well worth it. 

We set up in Kerry and Darrell's back yard with a great outlook over their ripening wheat. Their crop is the best one they have ever had so fingers crossed the weather will be kind to them and they will get it harvested. They have already had heliothis grubs in the crop, so it was a bit of a novelty to see the spray plane working,

Dan their son had bought an old John Deere header, so he was very happy to have Russ around to have a look over it as he prepares for harvest. 

Russ even managed to get a pig when he went out for an early morning shot.

We spent 6 nights at the farm and it was great to catch up as it had been many years since it last happened. Lots of chatting, laughter and generally a good time. Russ had saved some of the fireworks from Alice Springs so boys being boys they had to light a few up.

We were also able to catch up with John and Jo Amy who live just outside of Miles. They moved up here from Echuca round 18 months ago.

Russ also had another go at clay target shooting during a night out at the Gun club. Dan is a keen member and invited us in for their regular Friday night shot. 

Dan getting ready to shoot