Another great cycling day! Long, mainly flat road with increasing traffic.
Trees, as well as termite mounds, are increasing in size as we head further north. They cast their shadows on the road in the morning, which makes a pleasant change from the usual hot bitumen.
For much of the route, the wayside was blackened and still smoking after recent controlled burn offs.
For much of the route, the wayside was blackened and still smoking after recent controlled burn offs.
This whole area has a rich WW2 history. Daly Waters, Birdnum and Gorrie airstrips are just a few of the historic landmarks.
Arrived in Mataranka at 12.30pm. Had booked a room at Territory Manor Motel and Caravan Park to avoid disappointment. Room not available until 2.00pm, so walked into town for a few supplies. Large numbers of aboriginal men and women socialising loudly outside the hotel and groups sitting in the shade of the trees in the park.
Have decided that with the very hot afternoons and some lengthy rides coming up, we'll get an earlier start, before daybreak, using our front and back lights. Will trial it tomorrow.
