Got over the NT border too easily. Just a handing over of paperwork which I had filled in previously, a check of licence and rego and the charming young policeman wished me a safe journey. Took all of 5 seconds.
Spent my first night in the Territory at Barkly Homestead. Such a great place and the only roadhouse between the Queensland border and The Three Ways, which is about 460k in. Ran into a guy there who I had camped beside in Barcaldine, Al. Nice enough fella but I can’t stop looking at his one tooth when he talks to me!!
Took off this morning intending to stop at Banka Banka Outstation but, as the NT roads are very straight and very good, plus the speed limit is 130kph, I was there in no time and decided to continue on (after paying $90.01 for 45 litres of fuel and $6.80 for a standard size coffee) to Daly Waters.
Daly Waters is renowned for it’s very interesting pub.
The ceilings are adorned with bras, knickers and jocks, the walls with different currencies, hats, thongs, bottle tops etc. It’s a fun place in general.
Went for a beer when I arrived and got cornered at the bar by a guy who was very bitter about having lost his business due to Covid and who went to great lengths to explain to me that it’s not as bad as it’s being made out to be and it’s just being exploited by the Unions. Ah well, I am in the Outback after all.
And, who should be camped next to me? You guessed it. One tooth!
Sounds like fun! Not sure about Mr One Tooth though! Stay safe! Enjoy!
Thanks D. He’s now 2 up from me at Mataranka!! How was Thursday? I’m sorry I missed it but glad to be here.
Hope you picked up some new underwear
Nuh, he’s more your type than mine.
Just caught up with your adventures. Beware of men with one tooth is all I can say!
Is this warning experience based? C’mon now Clare,you can tell me.