Lake Ballard the next day.

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This morning up at 0600hrs take pictures of dawn breaking over the lake. Mid morning I started my journey around the lake. 

Walking was hard going on the salt lake as it was very muddy and slushy under foot. I started walking to the outermost sculptures and walked over 6km but there were sculptures further out.

This is a massive outdoor artwork collection of Anthony Gormley, it is over 10km of the lake and is said to be the biggest outdoor artwork collection on earth.

Walking around the lake I climb a hill to get a better view. This is definitely a spectacular view. It is a shame that someone rode a trail bike on the salt lake doing donuts near some sculptures wrecking the experience for those seeing the displays behind them.

There are signs saying no vechiles on the salt lake obviously some people cannot read, this is a shame and is vandalism of the artworks on the salt lake.

Still it doesn't dampen my experience and was very excited about being on the salt lake this is one of those bucketlist things that you have to experience before departure from earth.

Another night under a moonlight sky reflecting onto the salt lake. There is a eerie quiet from the campsite.  There is a soft chilling breeze blowing over the lake bringing the nighttime temps down.

It is a shame that firewood is scarce in this area and you must bring your firewood with you. The stars a very bright with Venus and Jupiter lighting up the night skies.

Well soon I will need to go inside, the plan is to pack down tomorrow morning and see Snake Hill lookout about 3 km from camp. Then head back to Menzies and onto Lenora.

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