Leaving Springsure after a snack at the local coffee shop I hit the road and before long I was about to decent into the valley below. I stopped to check out the camp spot seen on wikicamp, it was a large area perched on the edge of the down hill run to the valley floor. There were remains of many camp fire and a grand lookout across the valley. The spot was recommended on wiki due to its view to the east where unlimited views of the sunrise could be had. It was way to early for camp so continued south,east on the Dawson Hwy.
I decided to pull over at a truck stop that was 5kl before Rolleston, not stopping on the gravel but much further over on the cut grass out of the way of any trucks that decide to pull in. I watched a fabulous sunset, taking more photos than usual just in case I miss the best shot.
This is my first solo camp stop on this trip and can see my nearest farming neighbor way across his fields in the distance. This is a perfect spot to camp, much better than the gravel pit I passed earlier where caravan and motorhomes had pulled over for the night, I even had excellent TV reception so...its footy night tonight.
You can see forever no matter what direction you look. A shame about the moon getting brighter now or I would be out shooting the milky way or capturing star trails.
The night passed quietly with only 4 cattle trucks stopping together around 6pm so the drivers could have their meal. Other than that it was a really peaceful night with a fabulous sunrise to top it off.
I felt safe and secure at my camp even though I was very alone and exposed in all directions with minimal, if not no traffic passing till morning and being Sunday, not one store was open. The local park had toilets, fresh water and a dump point for the traveler.
I'm finding a lot of name plates that are in reference to Astronomy like Meotor, Canopus (a star) Asteroid, I'm not sure why?
Came across my first cattle drive, interestingly horses are driven in front with mares and colts taking up the rear after the cattle. Maybe they keep the cattle calm or in line.
I really hope these cattle didn't come from the above station! Only joking....this bought tears to my eyes, most of these droving cattle were so skinny, some were healthy but most were in a sad state, maybe they have been rounded up and saved from desolate areas and are now being driven to greener pastures, ti's what I hope anyway.
You might notice my late postings, yes I am way behind by a few months but what a way to re-live my holiday!
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