The drive continued to the historical mining town of Hill End via the grueling yet spectacular Bridle Track, a 60 kilometre dirt road that skirts shaly cliff edges with panoramic views down the Macquarie River.
That's our designated Ambulance driven by Norm and Wayne. The Ambulance was donated to us for the week and the two boys are top notch Ambos working in and around the Illawarra area. Norm reminds me of Jaws from James Bond movies only better looking and without the weird teeth. They have both donated their time to the esCarpade and organised the vehicle from their local command. Most of the time they sweep at the back of the pack meaning they are last into pit stops and check-ins, traveling slowly, yet they never complain. I had a romantic moment with Wayne when sunscreen got in my right eye and he flushed it out with saline. Thanks Wayne!
The journey took several hours along the bumpy, dusty road with plenty of action, excitement and some hair-raising moments.
A quick pit stop at Hill End for lunch was followed by more scenic driving with dust as the star of the show. It was nice to see that the police station had curtailed sheep related crime by penning in three dodgy looking ewes in their side paddock.
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