Ep 149 - On the road to Birdsville Races

As Gary Brook the Vice President of the Birdsville Race Club says “the journey is part of it”.     In Part 2 of our Birdsville Races trilogy I spoke to locals Don Rowlands and Donald Dodd along with three Aussies to find out their stores of why they are making their long journeys to the small outback town in Queensland. Gareth Davies, who left South Wales for Australia 40 years ago chasing waves is making his first visit and chats about his plans ahead of his 1750 km trip.  Photographer and videographer Sharon Lee Chapman is on her 6th trip. Sharon reveals the secrets to taking photos in a helicopter at the iconic venue. “It’s photography heaven” said Sharon. Sharon is travelling with her partner Mark and two Jack Russell puppies. Meanwhile Andrew Redston has taken the scenic route, travelling 8,000km over 6 weeks to reach Birdsville. Andrew is recharging his batteries after a tough personal time in his life. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices