I left Karratha at first light, and it was good to get on the road to put some decent miles behind me again after twiddling my thumbs for a couple of days. It has been a beaut day for travelling, but there have been plenty of cattle on the roadsides all day. I only stopped for fuel and a couple of photos today, and tonight am in a clean and cheap donga with a comfy bed and nothing else. The place has masses of very friendly flies, and the roadhouse closes at 5.30, so it will be an early night tonight, and a chance to do some reading. I will be in Perth tomorrow night, staying with WAG, and am working on my itinerary for my last few days. My brother is going to drive over to Streaky Bay to meet me and escort me home, and another friend plans on meeting me at Port Augusta. These are lovely expressions of support, and I am deeply touched by this and the other friendship, support and hospitality that has been offered to me on this adventure.
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