Getting closer to Darwin!

The last two days have been shorter rides- one of 93 k to Larramiah and one of 80 k to Matarinka.

Larramiah had nothing to recommend it except The Pink Panther Pub which is pink and has a zoo with exotic birds including emus, a salty crocodile and thats about it.

They did have a meatloaf special that was good, but not a good as Mom's.

The heat even at night is tough...could not get to sleep easily and didn't use the sleeping bag until after 3 am when I woke up and my legs were a little cool.

Matarinka is better. They have a beautiful natural hot water River in a National park that is free and amazing. When you get in it and let the current carry you it is like riding the jungle boat ride at Disneyland minus the Hippos and Crocs! Tropical plants and trees ae all around you and several types of Dragonflies fly around you just skimming the water and alighting by you on Lotus Flowers. Magical.

I went for two swims and took a bunch of pictures. The water was Crystal clear and not too hot, just a very comfortable and refreshing temperature.

Left there and I am at a small caravan park by the main road. Sunday dinner tonight is Pork Roast and sounds delicious. Mmmm.

Getting closer to Darwin every day now.

written by  Mike_Veine on August 26, 2012 from Mataranka, Australia
from the travel blog: Mike's Magical Mystery Tour
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