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Yes, B&W just as interesting as M&I.


I suspect the Sherpas for those early Everest attempts thought the fair skinned guys were nuts, but probably compensated better than indigenous 'guides' used by European explorers in Australia.


I've been to B&W's northern-most camp - 119 between Normanton and Karumba.  I did it with family in tow, in a 4wd with air con, Engel, etc.

The sheer folly (or foolhardy bravery... or obstinate stupidity - probably all of those) of what B&W attempted (and nearly achieved) is mind-boggling standing at the actual site.  No experience of tropics, no main roads or even distinguishable tracks, a planning and logistical disaster.


But as you say, indigenous travellers would have waltzed through some/all of it because they knew the country, and how to not just survive but live in it for millennia.


The arrogance of the Europeans to always assume the locals knew nothing mainly based on the colour of their skin, and non-western lifestyle.  And so often ended in tragedy because of those assumptions.


Thank goodness governments and departments these days listen to our local indigenous people so we're prepared for bushfire seasons by burning off in a controlled and regul.....oops!


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