The road much less travelled

I went out to practice my 4wding yesterday – getting ready for my next trip outback.

At least, that was the intention when we started out.

I had a photo shoot on the NSW south coast, so Doc decided to come along as my assistant and then take me out for a 4wding lesson afterwards.

All good.

We finished the shoot (which went swimmingly) around noon, then went to find some not too difficult tracks for me to practice on. Through some sand, and over a couple of creeks, and things were going great. I even did a steep entry to and exit from a sandy creek. I was feeling quite proud of myself.

Then we came across a very rocky part of the track.

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Back to the Cape

Doc and I are planning another trip to Cape York next year. I’m trying to get him to extend it to 6 months travelling across the top of Australia – through Central Queensland, the Gulf Country, the red Centre, Kimberley, down the Canning, and back via Lake Eyre. Can we do all that in 6 months????

Even if we don’t get the entire trip, I’m pushing for a Morning Glory in Karumba on the gulf.

As a reminder, here’s a video taken during our last trip. This was taken on the way to Cape Melville before we got to the Cape proper. And in case you’re wondering – yes, it was worth all the hassle. Cape Melville is one of those almost perfect places. If it didn’t have crocs, it would be perfect.

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