Courage and time to wait for echidnas

The final day of driving had me in better spirits and when I spied a sign on the Bunya Highway for the Dingo Fence I took the turn off. I have of course heard of the Rabbit Proof Fence but wondered if this was a fence keeping dingos in or out. I was hoping to see a few dingos.

When I finally found a road that might lead to the Dingo Fence (signage was poor) I hesitated. It was a dirt road, there was no mobile coverage and it was the middle of nowhere. This is the part of flying solo that I dislike. Fear that prevents me from discovering the wonderful world. So I thought of advise from my friend Ruth (quoting John Wayne that "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.") I saddled up and drove down the dirt road for a couple kms and then parked and walked for a few kms.

The Dingo Fence is in place to keep dingos out of southern Queensland. I am not sure about the effectiveness because I suspect Chloe could get over that fence! The stop was well worth the effort. The birds were cheering me on, a little exercise was welcome after 4 days of driving and a I got a close up look at an echidna. I appreciate the privilege of time that I have right now. So much of my life I have been time poor and now I have hours, even days to kill. I stopped to watch the echidna who hunkered down when s/he heard me. Seems the echidna had even more time than I did. Note to self, you're in Queensland now, no walking without a hat.

Purchasing local mandarins and peanuts from a roadside stand was a treat. Reached Hervey Bay as it started to rain but once again with time on my side I am not worried about missing the sunshine. The Ramada is a treat where I will be very comfortable until I leave for Lady Elliot on 4 July.

This sign may be the best indicator for me of my journey