Lots of road trains, all with serious cattle guards. I can see why, kangaroo road kill, almost every 100 feet. Truckers don't swerve and kangaroos don't have a chance. Need to be careful especially at dawn and dusk.

Went through Mt. Isa. Large mining operation with processing plant. Smoke stack in the center of town had to be 500 feet tall. Country side really changed from flat to rugged with dramatic rock outcrops. Road is good now and truck is handling well at 100 kph. We're asking a lot from this truck so we have to keep the heater on high, full time, to keep the heat gauge below red. And it isn't cold outside.

200 km more to Camooweal. Long straight road. Went fast, but seemed a long time. Must be tired. Picture of alex fueling up at sunset.
Turned down a washboard, 22 km road to Caves National Park to camp. Annette created another fine meal. Great stars, all new constellations, could only recognize Orion. Went to sleep as soon as the head hit the ground.