Yesterday was Northern Territory Day. July 1 is the only day that fireworks can be sold or lit to celebrate it. Our slumber was disturbed twice last night with explosions, flashes and rockets firing. So much for a quiet night!
Left as day broke, with a great tail wind. At 9kms we struck a couple of hills which we walked.
In spite of that we made fantastic progress and arrived at Elliott by 1.45pm. Hoped for a cabin in the caravan park, but weren't any so we set up camp.
Elliott is a dusty, neglected town with a petrol station, a run down hotel and a caravan park that has seen better days. It does have a small general store - and a hospital!
Inhabitants are largely aboriginal.
Inhabitants are largely aboriginal.
We had sandwiches at the store and stocked up on a few items.
Chickens and peacocks roam the campground so we can expect some early morning wake up calls!
Another long ride tomorrow so we'll need some decent sleep tonight! Here's hoping!
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