Hummer Meets Bush FireA very early start was necessary for us in order to get to Darwin for a reasonable hour, so we hit the road at 7am on a 960km slog to Darwin. Our first stop was the aboriginal community of Elliot. We met an interesting old Aboriginal man who was in awe of the Hummer and wished us well on our way.
Throughout our inland stretch, we have come across a diverse range of rural landscapes but today was one of the most interesting. On the horizon roughly 100kms outside Elliot, we began to notice huge plumes of smoke on the skyline. As we approached we were met by vast stretches of burnt land some of which was still smoldering by the roadside. It was quite and eerie feeling, especially with the flocks of hawks circling in the sky above. Dave had an interesting firefighting solution (see video below).
After a few more hours driving, our entrance to the tropics became evident by the increasingly tropical green surroundings. Breaks for petrol were kept short because of the sheer heat and humidity outside. Upon arrival in Darwin, the car stank of sweat. We checked into the YHA in Darwin. You know you’re in a hot climate when the cold tap in the shower is hot!
After a Thai dinner…, the boys took it easy, played some poker and the sack for a big day of organisation tomorrow.
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