Oldtimer visiting Pt Augusta

A little while back, we got an overnight visit from a Douglas DC3 on an outback tour. There were about 20 passengers (I didn't count them, but they had a LOT of luggage), on a "round-Australia" trip that took about a month to complete. Not all the passengers did the full trip as it cost around $25,000 EACH (including all accommodation and expenses). They all seemed to be enjoying themselves and the old Gooney bird was in great condition. It also sounded marvelous!! However, I couldn't convince the crew to let me have a circuit - maybe next time....

Marree Clinic

Well, it's been a while since I posted anything to this blog, so I thought I'd let you all see a couple of shots of the Marree airfield and clinic building. We go here every month for the day and nowdays we take at least one doctor, one nurse and one psych nurse for the regular clinic. In addition, we often meet up with another of our crews with their Allied Health passengers (Dietitian, Dentist, Physiotherapist etc.). It can get a little crowded in the small building, but we all get along pretty well and people come from all around to see the various medical folks. Meanwhile the pilots settle down on the couch and read, sleep or watch movies while we wait to take them all home. Pretty tough part of the job.....