Friday, Aug 13, 2004 at 17:32
G'Day Darren
Might have to answer in a few goes, as a tad short on time at the mo.
Roads were not bad. The OTL is certainly the way to go and was not too bad.
Creek crossings were interesting but not too challenging, no more than 900mm of
water encountered. Except GUN SHOT. It was fairly crook and verging on impassable, except for a few who had either no sense or respect for their vehicle or too much money, or a combination of any of the above. We had a look and decided no way with the CT. The few we heard of that had a crack mostly came to grief or did some damage. Decided to track around was the way to go.
Bypass road was OK .. cccorrruuggaaaatttions as expected. Track into Capt Billy Landing a super highway. Track to Virillya Point OK. Track to
Cape Melville via
Kalpowar OK but slow.
Rubbish not too bad on the whole.
Grog certainly an issue north of the
Jardine. We weren't stopped but other couple we met on the track were .. "on the bag sir and show us your grog". Led them to the fridge ... most obvious spot, to find 4 bottles of wine (other stuff on board but not obvious)
Ok sir 3 bottles takes you over the 2 litre limit so this is the deal... we smash 2 now to put you under or you cop a $1000 fine ... take your pick.
2 bottles smashed on the kerb and on your way sir ... and have a good day.
Fishing was not too exciting, we didn't have a tinny. But went out with above bloke (grog couple) at
Mapoon and grabbed a good bagful.
Mapoon's a top spot and worth a visit.
Traffic not too heavy, locals involved in tourism (Bamage pub etc) bemoaning the fact the grog restrictions are hurting bad.
More later if required
Cheers
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