Our 'team leader' Pedro gave instructions that an early start was required as we have two days ahead to cover the ks from Mt. Isa through Camoweal crossing the border into the Northern Territory, onto the Barkly Homestead where we stopped for lunch and the all important fuel stop $1.85 per lt. out here. Continuing on we arrived at our campsite just short of the Three Ways by about 2 pm. The road surface from Mt. Isa has been very good which helps when passing the road trains.
There is a never ending stream of caravans going both ways which is amazing. It did not take long to set things up, then sipping on a cool drink it was interesting watching the passing parade of people popping in to perhaps decide to stop or move on. It was not long before a beautiful vintage car did a circle followed by three more....they were on a rally and apparently were "Bentleys"....one of them needed a bit of tinkering with but then moved on. The next gentleman (a Kiwi) looked somewhat "sheepish" as he got out of his car making a beeline for us. He then enquired if we had any unleaded fuel as he was on empty and would not make it to the Barkly....luckily Pete and Kev had 5 lts each for the generators so helped him out. His girlfriend did not look impressed so I don't think he will pass another 'servo' out here!!!! Kev put on the music and we had a great night under our shady tree. We had to prompt him occasionally on his taste of music....more on that later!!!
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