Another Record! Barkly Roadhouse to 41 Mile Bore Rest Area. - 117kms

Packed bikes and trailers by moonlight and waited by the entrance for the sunrise.
 

Mal and John, caravaners about to leave, thrust donations into our hands. These unsolicited, generous contributions from entire strangers are very heartwarming.
 

This area is cattle country. There are signs warning motorists to beware of wandering cattle.
We came across the sad sight of the dead bodies of three beautiful beasts, on the side of the road - right next to a warning sign. Must cost the farmer a fortune in losses, too.
 

Saw signs of recent Bush fires - blackened stumps spreading for hectares.
 

Now, I've yet to mention that it was a perfect cycling day today - long straight road and a tail wind.
We'd done 50kms by 10.15am so decided to skip the rest area we had planned to camp in, and head for the next one an extra 60+kms away!!!!
 

We arrived here at 3.15pm, worn out and saddle sore, but chuffed to have done it.
We'll certainly sleep tonight.

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