WA!

Day 31, Monday 12 July

Today the pilgrims crossed to the promised land , 14 days late and with most of the Gibb River Road blown or compromised. But that’s a first world problem, we are grateful to be on leave … our thoughts to friends in lockdown in NSW .

Up at 5.40 AM ( fruit bat clamour and middle aged man’s bladder). So some Bogan dust coffee, pack up ( stealthy and quiet so as not to wake up the entire campsite) and on the road early . Fuelled up in Katherine , including a slightly better coffee from the local Scottish restaurant, then heading west on the Victoria Highway. Some more fuel in Timber Creek, then the Border.

There was a queue when we arrived. And a lot of grumpy people sounding off on the UHF. But it took less than 2 hours to get through … a walk in the park compared to crossing African land borders back in ‘99 in a different life.

The scenery along the Victoria Highway was amazing. In another time, not subject to COVID restriction time compromises, it would be great to linger and take it in . Unfortunately, we didn’t get any decent photos to share as we whizzed past 🙁.

Now in Kununurra. Stunningly beautifully situated campground on the lake . Have introduced ourselves to the local fresh water croc sunning on the grass , and witnessed a beautiful sunset .