We packed up early and set off for the last big push South on the Peninsular Development Road. Today the bull dust seemed particularly bad, with not a breath of wind. Lots of school holiday traffic heading up the road also made for extra dust. We used our two ways really well and were able to get around some of the slower vehicles. A huge road train pulled us all up as the wall of dust that followed it made the road utterly impassable.
We did the kms quickly and arrived in Laura for lunch. The annual Laura races were on, so John and I decided to stay for a look before heading out to the rock art safari at Jowalbinna. Mark, Vance and Carsten headed off on their own way at this point to go to the Lion' Den Hotel on their way back to Cape Trib for one more night before they drop Vance back in Cairns for his flight. We had our photo taken around a replica of the first vehicle that ever drove to the tip of Cape York Peninsular. Very fitting! It has been great traveling with the boys, Mark, Vance and Carsten, as well as Walter, sharing our adventures, and getting to know them better. They are a great group of friends. Don't worry, they gave me heaps at times, but I think I showed I can handle it, and give it back (mostly!!) (except for the preoccupation with bums - god help me!). I have learned a huge amount from spending time especially with Vance. His knowledge of the land is pretty phenomenal, and he is a genuinely nice person. He has been looking after me like a big brother, and I've really loved every minute of it and I value the friendship. SJC
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