A tiring day yesterday, made for a night where sleep didn’t take long to come along. In the morning though, I expected to be the only FarRider left at Daly Waters. What a pleasant surprise to see that Klaus, Michael & Lynne had all slept in J
I was staying in the room called “Faith in Australia”….maybe a sign to have a little “Faith” in myself.
“Faith” in Kimmie
says it all…
Packed up ready to head south – homeward bound, but not before a final pic.
Farewell Daly Waters
What a beautiful day, the sun’s out, the birds are squawking and I’m in a great mood. However once again, I am reminded of how far from home I really am. The red dirt up here reigns supreme and gets into everything (something I don’t think I’m going to miss).
pointed in the right direction
Up the road I catch up with Michael & Lynne.
Michael & Lynne
Oh look, that rider is following us again……LOL, Smurfette you are so funny. It’s beautiful riding today and I have a good rhythm going.
that mystery rider….lol
Mick & Lynne pull of the road to go look at something (I can’t remember what it is). I pull up alongside them and we say our good-byes but not before I get another pic of friends.
Lynne & Michael
Into Renner Springs for fuel and a bite to eat. Just a little something for those heading that way in future – fuel is available 24 hours.
Renner Springs 24hr fuel
Parked safely on a flat spot with minimal gravel.
parked safely.
While I’m waiting for my breaky, Klaus pulls in and while having breaky these guys pull in. Friends together again.
again…….
We all get on the road again and different intervals. Michael, Lynne & Klaus are stopping at Threeways before turning left and heading east to Barkly and or Camooweal. I am heading south to Wycliffe Wells today though. I pulled over for this pic, the wide beauty of our land.
magnificent
A quick stop at the John Flynn memorial at Threeways before a road train I can see in my mirrors gets to me.
John Flynn Memorial
A quick toot toot to Michael & Lynne at the roadhouse before stopping just up the road for this pic. Sorry Diesel this is the closest I could do.
which way?…..easy south
The long and winding it ain’t into Tennant Creek – it’s long and straight as an arrow, reddish and harsh. Fuel and a short snack break before heading on down the road.
Tennant Creek
I’d decided to stop at the Devils Marbles on the way. Now I’d stopped here previously but never really got the chance to have a look around. This time I took the opportunity.
Devils Marbles
The rock formations here are absolutely amazing. Not one is the same or even remotely similar and the colours are sensational. Ii chat to some nomads while here and they are impressed and amazed that I am travelling back home on my own.
Devils Marbles
See, I did venture off down a couple of the tracks.
touristing..
Then there is this warning sign! However, it seems the nomads all don’t think this is reality – all their dogs are off leads.
warning warning…..
Another great formation with a beautiful spot of colour.
amazing formations
Only 20 kays down the road and I arrive at Wycliffe Wells.
Wycliffe Wells Big 4 Caravan Park
It’s still early afternoon but relatively warm however to push on would be silly, as the next few town are not advisable to stay at. I get a really nice motel room and I’m even able to park Angel undercover for the night. Unpacked and I do another pre-flight check.
tucked away nicely..
3 x King single beds all to myself. I felt like jumping on them all….LOL!!
comfy
After I got settled, Smurfette and I thought we’d go for a walk through the caravan park. They have a few animals and this black rooster that just roams around as he likes.
Frances the donkey – he didn’t talk though.
Frances
Thankfully this fella was in his pen and not able to chase us, although he was a tad inquisitive.
Eddy Emu.
Smurfette decided she just wanted to hang about for a while…..lol
just hanging around
I couldn’t believe my eyes – Elvis! Smurfette begged me for a photo…..I mean it is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Elvis – he does live!!
Now, Wycliffe Wells is the UFO Capital of Australia so it was no surprise to find all the campsites with the following site signs.
spooky!!
See, Aliens really do exist.
be afraid, be very afraid
Smurfette insisted.
oh dear.
The two of us having a great old afternoon relaxing.
a good afternoon
On our wondering around the park we chatted to quite a few nomads, swapping stories of our adventures and out planned travels. Thank goodness we did, cos we were advised that the next planned fuel stop is currently closed due to police investigation into a robbery…
A nice hot shower and an early night.
