14 - 31 degC! Hot August winds in play
After early morning walks, breakfast was had before setting off just after 8am for The Outback, specifically, Windorah which is situated adjacent the Channel Country. The 245km of the Diamantina Development Road ranged from full width with verge to single lane, but all sealed and in mostly good condition. Getting off the road when passing oncoming traffic was not a problem on the single lanes. We also had one follower who was very patient and overtook only when we let him know it was safe to do so. Very little traffic on this road today made driving a pleasure. Another new road for us.
We stopped for mornos on the side of the road and made pod coffee for each of us - the sun was very bright and enabled the inverter to make the coffee without even blinking.
Did not see any live kangaroos, but only a small amount of old dead ones, and they were not very big either. There were a few dead cattle as well.
Arrived in Windorah in very high winds. We were going to camp at the Cooper Creek free camp however, upon investigation, it was a big dust bowl and in these high winds, there was LOTS of dust. Onwards into Windorah, we found the caravan park and it is a red gravel base so very little dust. Rules are , you just find a good spot, set up and wait for the Council person to come and take your fee. Only $18/night which is amazing for power and water this far out West. Staying for two nights.
After lunch and a rest, we headed out on foot to explore Windorah. Did the Information Centre and Whitula Gate Museum, old Courthouse, aka Little House on the Corner, and others. Will explore more on the bikes in the morning when the wind is not so strong. We will also take a drive to various places.
The rest of the afternoon was spent doing exercises/stretches and relaxing; Wendy even did some 'crafting' - crocheting Susan's poncho.
Another gret day spent exploring this wonderful country and State of ours.
