Had the quietest night in our little tent, with minimal road noise.
Yesterday, because of the straggly growth, we had to push 100m into the bush to get decent cover - a bit like tramping through the jungle. Del cleared the way - lots of dead, broken shrubs and tree trunks - and marked it with arrows in the sand. Pushed our way out at 6.30am and just about to go when we discovered that Del's trailer tyre had developed an instant flattie. Puncture fixed, we headed off.
Started with a light crosswind that quickly developed. No cycle speed records today!
Very soon the landscape became barren with a few low lying shrubs and grasses struggling in the red soil.
As we entered the Wooramel region, little greenery was visible in a red 'desert'. It was like a large, dry, red dustbowl.
Saw a herd of goats and, later, a small group of sheep (the first we've seen), some with tails. Don't know how anything survives in this environment.
Eventually reached the Wooramel Roadhouse, and relieved to get off the bike seats.
Took a room, did our washing and prepared for the next few days.
Not far to go now! Around 800 kms to Perth!!!!
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