Blown Away! Julia Creek to Oorindi Rest Area - 70kms

A chilly night gave way to a crisp morning. Cycled most of the morning in thermals and rain jackets. Fingers and toes were quite numb for a while.

Scrubby trees are appearing more frequently now and the prairie grass is becoming  thinner and trodden down by grazers.

Had to get off the road for two oversized loads. Each one took up all of the road.

Arrived at the Rest Area around 12.30pm.
Blowing a hurricane and no protection from the wind. There are composting toilets and concrete picnic tables, but having difficulty finding a suitable spot for the tent. Ground is stony and uneven.

Will clear a patch the best we can and put up the tent later in the afternoon when the wind drops.

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