Today was supposed to have been a rest day, but with the Tennent Creek Show (basically like a county fair in the USA) on right behind our campsite, and 98% of the town shut down as a result we had no reason to stay. Tennent Creek is pretty dismal place, and that was reflected in the people we met...
We did manage to send a package of "things we no longer need in the heat" to Jason in Melbourne. This was accomplished by Greyhound bus, as the post office was closed due to "the show". So with that little bit of business accomplished we packed our things and bid adieu to Tennent Creek... or at least Andrew and I did. Dave could not get a refund on his campsite, so he opted to stay.
We rode the 15 miles to 3-ways, and what a difference 15 miles makes!! We were greeted by friendly staff, had a nice shower and a meal, and a generally great evening talking with truckkies and fellow travelers. As we've trimmed tomorrows ride by 15 miles, we're gonna sleep in a bit in the morning!
We did manage to send a package of "things we no longer need in the heat" to Jason in Melbourne. This was accomplished by Greyhound bus, as the post office was closed due to "the show". So with that little bit of business accomplished we packed our things and bid adieu to Tennent Creek... or at least Andrew and I did. Dave could not get a refund on his campsite, so he opted to stay.
We rode the 15 miles to 3-ways, and what a difference 15 miles makes!! We were greeted by friendly staff, had a nice shower and a meal, and a generally great evening talking with truckkies and fellow travelers. As we've trimmed tomorrows ride by 15 miles, we're gonna sleep in a bit in the morning!
