Day 125 - was unremarkable

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Barcaldine to Ifracombe 82km

I don't have much positive to say about today. 

We woke up, it was cold and overcast.

We rode 82kms along a boring, straight road.  It was cold, overcast and windy.

We took one photo, this is it.

We arrived in Ifracombe cold, wind blown and enjoyed a shower and a cuppa.

It's still cold, overcast and windy.  Looking forward to hiding in the sleeping bag.

Tomorrow will be better.
Location: Ilfracombe QLD 4727, Australia

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  1. FrancieJune 13, 2022 at 8:38 AM

    It will. You are about an hour and a half from Longreach. Will be LOTS of grey nomads there! Grey and 12 degrees tops! in Ferntree Gully today so I will be having a day by the fire carefully sewing Scout badges onto Harry's scout uniform top. Josey and family escaping Vic next Thursday for Hamilton Island for 5 days - getting in a before-school hols break and of course, catching up with her best friend Kathryn from school.

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