(written by Dave) We enjoyed the evening sitting round the table with Steve. The caravaners all headed inside their trailers once it started to get cold. The wind died down so it seemed relatively pleasant to us, compared to the last few days. All the locals and caravaners who've been here before are complaining that it … Continue reading Conquering the Barkly Highway to Tennant Creek (95/4184km)

(written by Dave) We had a great dinner in the roadhouse last night – the Sunday roast special. It was delicious with gravy and some good veggies too. We got some hot water to make our tea and headed back to the tent. While we were away some other folks set up their tent right … Continue reading A nice ride with Steve – Barkly Homestead to bushcamp 70k from 3-ways (117/4089

(written by Nancy) Cold overnight but not as chilly this morning as it was yesterday. We did not get up and going until almost 7 as it was very dark in the campsite. We seemed to be moving slow but made oatmeal and coffee to warm us up. Steve was up and ready to go before … Continue reading Kinder winds on the Barkley Highway – Bush camp to Barkly Homestead (125/3973k)

(Written by Nancy) We set the alarm for 5:45 so that we could get things packed and be on the road by the time it got light enough to ride. We made oatmeal in the room and had instant coffee to save time. Packing got a bit tense as we tried to fit the full … Continue reading Hard day in the cross winds – Camooweal to 130k from Barkleys Homestead (134/3848ks)

(written by Dave) Surprise, we are still in Camooweal – heavy overnight rains plus hard rain and wind when the alarm went off this morning forced us to pull the plug on riding today. The forecast was for less than 1mm of rain. By the time the alarm went off, according to the internet, we … Continue reading Rain forces change in plans – rest day in Camooweal

(written by Nancy) Well, we survived our first true bush camp! We slept okay though the wind picked up a bit during the night, which always seems to create weird noises that you can't identify. I don't think we had any animal visitors other than a cow on the other side of the fence – … Continue reading The weather turns – Bush camp to Camooweal (86/3714k)

(written by Dave) Today was the start of a long section where we are not sure of camping, food and most important water conditions on the road ahead. The next town is 190k and we didn't think we could ride that far so we planned to bush camp half way there. There was one rest … Continue reading Bush camp and water trials – Mt Isa to somewhere in the bush (102/3628)

(written by Nancy) Another rest day in Mt Isa – the sun is shining and the skies are blue. I think it is supposed to be 28C today – pretty warm when sitting in the sun. Today our chores are to clean the bikes up, figure out the packing so that we can strap on … Continue reading Rest day no 2 in Mt Isa – guide to Egg and Bacon Rolls

  (Written by Dave) We had a very low key rest day in Mt Isa, slept late, had a big brekkie, did some laundry and then rode to town to shop for supplies for the coming wide open stretches of outback. In addition, we started to cull our gear for a shipment home (wherever that is). … Continue reading Rest day in the Isa – and why are we headed to Darwin?