Baaack...for now

Just returned from the Red Centre. 2 punctures, 2 shock absorbers. Got as far as a bit west of Papunya before the rains came, turning the tracks into rivers. As a solo traveller it wouldn't of been prudent to continue any further west. I had enough problems getting back to the Tanami.

So much for a track that is supposed to be an easy alternative to the long way round. As I've said many times, an easy track this week can bite someone else next week.

For all the travellers who passed the old guy with the big aerial in a white 80 series between Alice and Brisbane, the lack of suspension was the reason for my slow travel.

"Hey isn't that the old guy we've passed about 10 times ?"
"Maybe there's 10 of em !"
Luckily for you young whippersnappers, there's only one. However the UHF did provide this solo traveller with a huge amount of entertainment. I'm afraid there's no such thing as a private channel, and if you must argue with your other half (and whats she doing in your mates vehicle anyway ?) please don't do it over the radio....it spoils my driving.

I have one gripe, many people don't drive with their lights on. If its a matter of either having a head on collision or a flat battery which one do you choose ? Headlights also help the oncoming driver determine how far away you are for getting off a single lane road, and enable them to see you in the dust behind or if you're tucked in behind a roadtrain etc.

The black top was chokkers with 4wds and vans etc. Every parking spot was overflowing (not my scene,dude) and even getting fuel was often a cut throat affair. Having said that, most people were friendly and courteous.

Willem, many thanks for the phone message, it was very much appreciated. The Plenty opened the next day, but it was still hardly a picnic.