Day 2 Roebuck Plains Roadhouse to Bush Camp 105 km

Up early after good nights sleep. All packed by 6.00. Purchased some sandwiches and coffee. Also decided to buy a couple of 1.5 litre bottles of water. Unbelievable $5.20 each. I got 10 litres @ Woolworths yesterday for $4.00. I got talking to a Crusty who thought I might be Japanese tourer he met at Victoria River a couple of days ago. I know I’m good but VR is a 1000 km away.

I had to say "Sayonara" and finally hit the road around 6,30 am, my plan being to cover distance before the wind got up. I covered 50 km by 9.00 am with a break to eat a round of sandwiches as breakfast. Not much to see although a wedge tail eagle did spread it wings and lazily flap away as I approached. As it flew directly in front of me I got a great view of its massive wingspan.

On the Roebuck Plain

The wind was helpful and I managed 80 km by 11.15 am when I spotted the only shade tree I had seen for some time. My plan was to rest in the shade until 2.00 pm and then ride some more. Another 40 km seemed feasible and would have me reach the Goldwire rest stop. Unluckily the wind switched direction while I was resting.

I had some visitors at my shed tree

One guy (Tony) stopped to let his dog have a break. He refilled my bottles for me and we had a good chat. Another couple stop for chat, the  bloke offered me a beer which I declined. Back on the road the headwind was fierce and I was struggling along at 12 kph, After 25 km I called it quits and decided to bush camp. Curry Lentils and rice under the Milky Way - Magnificent!