We had a leisurely start to the day as we only had 80 odd kms to go to get to the Devils Marbles on the other side on Tennant Creek. We packed up and set off, however we only got about 200 metres down the road when the ute conked out! This was about lunch time on Friday, what are the chances of getting a tow truck or mechanic in Tennant Creek at this time of day?? Luckily we had phone service in this area so after a couple calls we got onto Brian the local mechanic, tow guy. He said he'd be out within the hour.
In the meantime, here we are stuck in the middle of the road, a wide road thankfully. So we unhooked the trailer and emptied the ute in readiness to be towed away and fixed. Funny while we were there about 4 cars drove by (day trippers looking at the pebbles) and only 1 car pulled up to ask if we were okay, or maybe they were just inquisitive. Anyway Brian turned up but not in the tow truck cause that was broke down. He had a look then went away to get some parts and would come back, he left his tools so this was a certainty.
Lucky for us Lenore was still in camp and come to our rescue to tow the trailer and our goods and shackles back to camp so we could set up for another nite, this time we tied the tent to the fence posts. Another lady rocked in travelling on her own, Janiece, so Darl thought he was in heaven just him and 3 chicks and a dog. Another beautiful starry night. Yep it's getting colder now and we are just getting our first real taste of winter. I catch a glimpse of my first shooting star!
Janiece is travelling same way as us and suggests that we travel together. She has had a few "funny" moments with strangers along the way, so we think it a good idea. Darl and I head off for a bit of a walk through the pebbles before packing up and setting off for the marbles, again not in a hurry as after all it is only about an hour if that down the road.
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