Wednesday, 03rd of August 2011
Driving from Charlton to Charters Towers
I was up with the first sun rays on this open grassy camp ground. It was cold at night, and I wasn't a 100% comfortable in my sleeping bag. Getting out of my tent, I noticed that there was some heavy wet dew on the tent canvas. I did my morning washing, shaving basically, and had a cold breakfast, no tea. I dried the tent and took it down. Lovely day, blue skies and strong sunshine.
Filling petrol at the station, the price was $1.44 that's OK so far out. Washed the windows for a clear vision and hit the road again.
I am a bit tired of car driving. I am not much into it any way. This is not exactly my way of travelling, but still the best you could get around out here, no real alternative present.
Australia is huge and public transport is very limited.
Hitch-hiking is banned and almost not used.
I got to Charters Towers and drove into the city and walked to the tourist information to get a city map.
I went to the next building, the “Stock Exchange”, the Café was closed, so I just took one seat and connected to the internet and I had no replay from my host.
How could I find out? He said, just tell me when you are coming and pop in. There must be a hint in his personal profile, I did read it again and there it was. So, I drove up to this school, where they volunteered, and walked into the administration office and asked for him. She pointed out the building to me in which they are dwelling. He was very astound how I found him!
But we had a nice evening.
