Balladonia or Bust! Bush Camp 2 to Balladonia - 63kms

Had a warm night and slept like a log!
What a difference a day/night makes.
We awoke to a tail wind!!!! Yay!! 
Nothing could stop us getting to Balladonia now - or could it!

We sailed along for the first 10kms.
Del was concerned about an unusual sound coming from his back tyre and stopped to investigate.
Several of the spokes had worked loose.  He found the necessary tool to tighten them amongst his tools. After doing a quick check of my spokes, too, we were off again.

We were pulling off the road to retrieve some bottles of water that were passed to us from a passing truck, when Del's front wheel skidded and he fell into the gravel. He skinned his knee and ankle which needed to be attended to. More delay!

Hands up those people who think that a plain is flat!!  Not this one!
The highway is like a switchback railway!
Up and down!
Funny thing is, the trailer weight is getting less as we use the water, but the 'hills' are just as challenging.
At last we reached Balladonia. Hallelujah!
We booked for 2 days, which excited the roadhouse receptionist!
We'll get everything washed, catch up on the blog and have a good shower!


 



Comments

  1. Simon HenleyAugust 27, 2022 at 2:49 AM

    Great, you made it! I was a bit worried about those heavy trailers, but it seems like things have gone without a hitch over the last few days - apart from your leg Dad, I hope it's not too bad. Enjoy the rest day tomorrow! xx

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  2. Plan My PlayAugust 27, 2022 at 10:40 AM

    So glad to hear you made it to the roadhouse...civilization (or at least a bed for a change)! Warming to hear the support you are getting along the way by passing motorists. Hope you heal soon dad. Keep up your awesome spirits xx J&J

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