We rose with the sun again this morning. The nights are getting cooler so the doona was once again used. Good sleep seems to have been had by all. The riders rode off before 7 am this morning oblivious to the fact that Collis once again has a flat battery. Another camper was able to jump start it again and the older lady, with the classical music, was able to tell us what may be the problem with the battery (or alternator).
The riders stopped at the Doon Doon Roadhouse for a morning coffee so then we went a further 30 kms before having a morning tea. The scenery is great again with lots of impressive rocky outcrops.
Everyone was into camp in good time. Mike came in looking very dehydrated and was feeling nauseated and he had had a blood nose while out on the road. My mission (and his) is to get him rehydrated and keep him that way. He doesn't like drinking water so much but he just has to. Tomorrow is going to be another hot day. Pat was feeling a bit depleted as well but she was drinking.
This is a "dry" roadhouse so the riders were sneaking their alcoholic drinks until the police drove in and it was the funniest sight of Jerry carrying the empties across to the rubbish bin without being spotted. It is amazing that he could find find the rubbish bin as he usually needs directions.
Most riders ate out of their food boxes tonight but Jane, Gareth, Mike and Geoff braved the roadhouse food. All were in tents (or beds) by 7 pm but not sure of the reason. Could be that they are exhausted from the heat. Noisy night due to cane toads banging into tents and fences, bats screeching and flapping about, horses and cows walking through camp AND road workers discussing world politics till late into the night.
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