We saw a LOT of kangaroos of all sizes this morning scampering across the road. With a STRONG tailwind we made really good time on our 55+ mile ride today, stopping only a couple times for a breather. The heat was a cause for concern and we made an effort to continually refer to our water bottles throughout the ride.Traffic was very heavy and we were forced off to the road over a dozen times... which doesn't really sound like big deal until you consider that there is nothing but large loose rock, broken glass, and sharp hazards of all types littered over an uneven surface. Add a heavy, somewhat unstable touring bike to this and you have a recipe for disaster. I had a very close encounter with an "Adventure Tours" bus that still makes me shutter. The drivers are getting significantly more aggressive the closer we get to Darwin, and our attitudes are becoming a lot more "Us vs. Them".
Pine Creek is a well-kept little town with a pleasant hotel and cafe... of course we are not staying there. We are instead in a "donger" across the road. We have decided to ride through Hayes Creek and on to Adelaide River tomorrow, and that of course shortens the ride by an entire day.
