Short day today. Just 300km to Karumba, via Normanton.
First landmark; we've reached the Gulf of Carpentaria, the cusp of the Cape, after 6 days and 2,999km. We'll stay here in Karumba for two nights, for some rest & recuperation (and washing).
Highlights from today (Wed-29th-Jul):
- early morning cool rather than cold, at last
- relatively low km (300km today)
- Karumba campground NOT full; got a cabin with soft beds and rolled-up towels
- got to see the Gulf of Carpentaria from the Sunset Hotel at lunchtime
- had a swim in a croc-free pool at the campground
- still haven't come across a croc
- camping in NextG coverage, at last able to call home to loved ones
Lowlights:
- early morning visit by a very large brown bull grazing 3m from Techo's tent; not sure who got the biggest fright when I stuck my head out to see what was going on
- Normanton bakery low on stock when we visited (probably for the best)
- very disappointing lunch at the Sunset Hotel; the food is pretty average
Big day planned tomorrow; got to wash a few clothes then find something else to do all the rest of the day.
Tosh & Techo.
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