We were all packed and ready to go by 10am. Said our goodbyes to Reuben and Chris and off we went with sadness about leaving but excitement for what lay ahead.
Once in Mt Isa we did some shopping for the trip.
We made camp at half way between Cloncurry and Julia Creek at a truck stop. Thought we would never get any sleep due to the traffic, but once we hit the pillow we didn't hear a thing.
22 June 2012
Stopped for lunch at Richmond and visited the dinosaur display.
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| look! we found a dinosaur |
It was fairly late in the evening when we made it north of Charters Towers for a nights stay beside Fletchers Creek. Being a very popular spot we managed to squeeze in beside some lovely people. It wasn't until the morning we discovered the toilets and showers were over the other side of the creek.
23 June 2012
Ran into some troubles with the car in Mareeba. We called RACQ and they confirmed Carl's fear that the alternator wasn't working. Ended up having to stay the night, but that was okay. The rodeo grounds is also a caravan park so the stay was fine and we met another family travelling Australia but they had four kids and a big bus. The kids loved it and played really well together.
24 June 2012
Left for Julie and Greg's in Mossman early, hoping we would arrive without problems. Luckily for us we did. Their property and house is absolutely resort quality and I'm sorry I didn't take some pictures. Greg helped Carl out heaps trying to get the car fixed but a new alternator is needed so until tomorrow nothing can be done.
25 June 2012
Since the car won't be up and running until after lunch 'The Crew', consisting of Justin, Delmay, Scott, Jacinta, Tony, Raelene, Emily and Holly, met us at Julie and Greg's where we all staying the night. The guys got the new alternator and the car was up and running like a dream by the afternoon.
Cape York here we come!
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