It drizzled most of the night, so everything was wet. I wasn’t in a rush, so took my time so the tent would dry a little. That didn’t work – more rain coming so I shook off what I could, stuffed in the trailer and off I went. I assumed I’d be able to dry it in Newman.
This leg of the trip was horrible! Dry – but bloody windy. I had a 30-40km headwind from about 11 o’clock for the whole trip. It was agonizing… the muscles in the left side of the neck are rooted. Pills for sleep tonight methinks.
The temp was quite chilly again leaving Cue – around 15 at departure, but rose to 18/19 quickly and sat there for some time.
Needing fuel, I stopped in at Meekathara. Why on earth would they only sell 91 unleaded?!?! I still had half a tank, so I filled up from the 10 lit jerry can – gave me 7/8 tank – should be find to the next stop of Kumarina. This turned out to be just a roadhouse that also only had 91. I may have made it to Newman, but I wasn’t going to chance it – filled up with 91 hoping for the best…. No change in fuel consumption or performance. All good – I hope.
Winding was still beating me in the face, but had rising to 25-ish so was quite warm. I’m sitting here in the caravan park at Newman at dusk in t-shirt and shorts – a nice 20 I think.
Now that I’m out of the bad weather I should be able to stop & smell the roses a bit. It’s been a bit of a slug to get into fine weather but it’s been worth it I reckon.