Eden, NSW

Monday, July 12, 2010

DAY 115 - 12/06/2010 - Ellenbrae, WA & Derby, WA

We couldn't leave Ellenbrae early enough. We wanted to get on with the Gibb River Rd. At this stage we don't know if we will stay overnight at Mount Barnett or drive straight thru to Derby. We would play it by ear.

About an hour into the drive we decided that nah, we want out. It's not for us. We stopped at Mount Barnett for an expensive fast food lunch. Just to give you an idea, Mrs Mack pies were the cheapest costing $7, burgers $17 and those microwave pizza subs were $12. It was a rip off but we wanted a quick lunch so we could be on our way. The fuel was also the dearest so far but no choice but to get some.

We said our goodbyes to Chris and Leigh and parted ways. They too looked like they had had enough but they chose to stay.

Off we went on our merry way, heading for Derby. This decision has made us happy again.


We finally hit bitumen road.

Sunset

We arrive in Derby at 5.30pm and we have set up camp at a local caravan park.

Our caravan and car are covered in red dust. The interior of the car is also covered in red dust as it appears that we were missing a plug for our rear air con vent and lots of dust has come thru it and into the car. What a mess. We try and clean as best as we can with a damp cloth but we really do need a vacuum, which we don't have. Oh well but we can say we survived the Gibb River Rd and we have the sticker to prove it.

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