Lots has happened in the last few days- I am now staying at a camp in Renner Springs Roadhouse while I wait for a new downtube seatpost clamp to arrive from Melbourne.

The various fixes I have tried all failed and most of the bolts sheared or deformed so badly they would not hold the seat and I would end up riding like I was 5 foot tall with my knees I'm my chest. Not fun. 

I've made 163 k out of Tennant Creek though and tomorrow I will cover 100 k to Elliot where the part is being mailed. Big thanks to my support team, my friend, Carl here and Louisa in the States and a shout out to Bruce the REI shop guru for his advice and assistance. 

I am making the best of this time out, doing laundry and resting up for the last push, but I am anxious to get on the road again. 9 or 10 more days should finish this trip and then on to other things.

There is a windmill and a pond here with geese and cormorants, eagles and hawks and a bird people call stupid gullahs. The gullahs fly around madly in the morning squawking a horrible squawk and are a general nuisance.

Starting to miss home and bed, but still more to see and do before then. 

I will post more pics when I can.

written by  Mike_Veine on August 21, 2012 from Elliott, Australia
from the travel blog: Mike's Magical Mystery Tour
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You're making some wonderful memories! Did you get any pictures of the kangaroos or wallabies?

written by  Laurie on August 21, 2012

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I'm glad to hear that you are getting your seat post fixed with the correct part. That must have been some tough riding the past few days. Keep on trucking brother, stay strong, I love you!!! Your sis.

written by  Kris Martin on August 21, 2012

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It is really a impressive experience.Wanna to see some photos about your camp too.

written by  echochen on August 22, 2012

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