Peaceful night in the caravan park. All the grey nomads are locked away in their vans by 8:00 pm. I fell asleep reading not long after and wake up at 11:30 pm. Off to the bathroom, clean my teeth and then back to sleep until 6:00 am. At 6:45 am I head into town looking for breakfast - only Maccas seems to be open. The main street is deserted which means it is good time to get some photos.
After doing a circuit of the shops I headed into Maccas for a coffee and read the newspapers. After I have been there a while I spot a group of cyclists sitting out front so I go out and have a chat. They are from the CT Tri and Adventure Mob and have been out for their Saturday morning ride. They probably thought I was a bit odd but they were friendly with it. Good to see them enjoying their sport and having fun with it.
Next stop was Woolies to get supplies for the next 4 days. It is 200 kms to Belyandro Crossing but there is only a basic servo/roadhouse there so I need to carry enough food until Clermont a further 170 km. Fall back on the staples -Uncle Bens Rice, Tuna, pasta and sardines, some cup-a-soup and vitawheats as well as muesli and long life milk.
Finally spot cafe open for breakfast. Eggs on toast and a pot of English breakfast. While I'm there I meet Mic another touring cyclist who is working in an nearby mine. We have a super chat about our various touring experiences.
Back to camp with the supplies where I repack and dispose of the extra packaging. Also pump up the tyres on the bike, oil the chain and check the rack screws are tight. With extra the extra weight of water and supplies I want everything working smoothly.
After lunch I cycled to the top of Towers hill. The view is magnificent in all directions. Apart from gold diggings remnants there are some WW2 bunkers from when Charters Towers was home to US forces. There are some interactive displays in 2 of the bunkers.
The caravan park was hosting a Camp Oven Dinner cooked by an old stockman. The dinner was good and the company was excellent. I shared a table with a retired market gardener and his wife from Yarrawonga and a couple from Lithgow. Lovely evening all round.
The pictures below are of Stock Exchange Arcade. I was just too late for scones and tea. The building is very fine.
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