Oh! What a Night! Bush Camp to Cocklebiddy and beyond - 38kms

It felt as though the tent was about to be blown away!
All night long the wind blew strongly - interrupted by a period of rain! Del managed a bit of shuteye but I couldn't, with the tent howling about my ears.
By morning the wind had lessened, though still a perishing head wind!

We left camp at 6.30am and battled the wind.
Discovered our 3rd road kill today.
It was a beautiful bird- quite large (pelican size) with lovely plumage. So sad to see. Any ideas what  it might be, anyone?

I had heard that Cocklebiddy Roadhouse was experiencing water pump problems - no water= no accommodation. I rang them yesterday to check. All good there.
Today we arrived at Cocklebiddy around mid morning. 
Imagine our disappointment to find that there WAS a pump problem and all accommodation, including camping, was on hold! 
Another unplanned camp out tonight!
Trouble is, we were hoping to replenish our stores there and, apart from the restaurant menu, they had nothing but water, biscuits, chocolate bars and soft drinks for sale!

We have 90kms to go to Mandurah Roadhouse, which will probably mean a couple of camp outs with this head wind.
Looks like we'll be gorging on biscuits and Mars Bars!!  

Comments

  1. Simon HenleySeptember 4, 2022 at 11:30 PM

    Ardeotis australis, known as the Australian Bustard or Plains Turkey (thank you, Dr Google!). Sounds like you had a rough night, hope you sleep better tonight. What a way to spend your Father's Day, Dad! xx

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  2. KimSeptember 5, 2022 at 4:12 AM

    Considering it's such a straight road, the Nullabor has presented you with lots of unexpected twists and turns this trip!!! You're adapting amazingly - so inspiring. Haven't been able to comment as have been away from computer, but have been following your exploits daily. xx

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