Another stunning Broome morning greeted us today. Early breakfast then last few chores in readiness for departure about 9a.m. Final goodbye to cousin Keith and we were on our way South. Such a strange feeling to know that after nearly 3 months we are now heading home ever so slowly.
The Great Northern Highway was to be our rout for 528 kms. Road straight and flat, not much change in vegetation. Passed through some large cattle stations because we did see cattle grazing on the side of the highway. Had a brief stop for a morning cuppa, then another short stop for me to make lunch of us to eat as we continued on.
On the very last stretch of our journey we came upon 2 cyclists that we have been seeing since Alice Springs at various places along our journey, but have never actually camped at the same sites. Today, they have pulled in at De Grey River campsite that was our destination for tonight. We chatted with them and they are a very interesting couple. We have been fascinated by the 2 flags they fly from their bicycles and now know they are a European Union Flag and a Welsh Flag. The couple are German and this is their 7th cycling trip of Australia. They first came here over 20 years ago, and since then have seen a great deal here. Now they are retired there is no rush to return home. They have also criss-crossed the U.S.A. and all countries in Europe.
We went for a walk to the De Grey River itself and found there to be a very large river flat and probably about 200 caravans and campers enjoying the free camp. It is a very lovely treed area and plenty of space. Hundreds of cockatoos making plenty of noise at dusk and the cattle were venturing through the campsites munching on the small trees and shrubs making their way to the river for their “Happy Hour”
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| Our site was pretty bare but we were ready for a fast get away. |
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