Day 2 - Meekatharra 28th June 2015

Well we got off to a good start and hit Meekatharra about 9.30am. 10 kilometres out our car lost all power- radio went off, dash warning lights came on. Thought maybe the battery. Amanda drove us back to Meeka where no-one sells batteries!! Found a mechanic who eventually came out- thought it was the alternator. Thank goodness for the Telstra sim. RAC had no-one contracted out here but did come to the party and paid his $120 call out fee. Back to Meeka and booked in to the caravan park. Kids have been really good considering. They spent the day digging up rocks (we think iron ore), riding their bikes and playing chasey. Amanda and I spent the afternoon drinking wine. Ian spent the afternoon playing with the car. Thank you to everyone who contacted us with help and advice! He's not sure what he did but the battery seems to be holding charge. Will see how it goes in the morning.