28^th September: Caiguna

Where, you ask, is Caiguna? The answer: Half way between Norseman and Eucla! We travelled 575 kms today to stop here behind a roadhouse for the night. The road is good, straight (with one stretch 146.6 kms without a bend – the longest straight stretch of road in Australia) and well surfaced (no rain to cause road break up). There was no traffic except for cars (mostly 4WDs) and caravans and large trucks, road trains and B-doubles.

From Esperance to Norseman, a strong westerly buffeted the van which made driving hard work! We have only stopped for coffee and food except for a photo opportunity under the sign announcinmg the straightest piece of road. Gail wanted a photo of her van and car under it I don't understand why as she has driven harder roads before this! It is akin to the desire of some to play golf right across the Nullarbor!

Clear skies and little breeze. It will be cold tonight – another reason to have power and a hot shower! Intrepid, hardy and self-denying nomads we are not!!

Next morning: Dawn broke at about 4.15 am.The sun is rising now at 5.15 am. There are 12 caravans here, 1 tent (driving pegs in was hard work!) and 1 roof top camper (no crocodiles!). It is a popular stop, not expensive ($25) and the showers are hot. Better than camping out although many do! It is very cold this morning, dry and still. I have the pensioner plate on to warm the van!! The crows outside are going berserk!