Kimberleys Trip 31 May 2019

This morning was 2.5oC with a biting cold wind, we were pleased that we were heading north towards Katherine. 

This part of the road is a long boring drive. We stopped for morning tea at the Stuart Memorial, and were entertained by 3 Willie Wagtails. 

The speed limit is 130km/hr, but we travelled at around 96km/hr. Barrow Creek WWII Historic Site was the stop for lunch. There isn't much left there, but it is a good flat area for camping, and a few vans were there. 

I thought I saw a grey parrot. The Devil's Marbles are pretty amazing, and I really don't remember seeing as many in '71. 

This is what the rock looks like close up

Along the road were lots of anthills. 

About 40km before Tennant Creek we pulled over at roadside to and put fuel in from the jerry can. At Tennant Creek we got fuel, water, and a phone signal. At the BP we were also able to have free showers, but unfortunately the hot water wasn't working so they were very brisk. Darryl bought a sausage roll and I got some Red Rooster, which was good as it meant we didn't need to cook when we finally got to Attack Creek to camp for the night. It was bulging at the seams with all other campers, but we snuck into a spot, and chatted to a neighbour, Bungie, who was travelling from Darwin to Townsville for a RAAF reunion.