The Frenchman’s Line track is a nice ride although I was having to go very slowly to avoid getting thrown off my bike. Also my fuel economy is very bad at the moment. Its up to 8L/100km and above at times so I am having to carry fuel for even short legs. I don’t know what is causing it. Perhaps as the engine wears more it is becoming less efficient. I have also noted that my thermostat is acting oddly, staying more and more toward cold. I think it might be failing too. Perhaps this is contributing to the high fuel consumption.
Chris on the Frenchman’s Line track
Pandanas palms in a swamp, Frenchman’s Line track
A typical section of the Frenchamn’s Line track
The Pascoe River
This crossing was challenging and took a few hours what with lunch and waiting for a few 4wds to cross first.
A german lad trying to get his Nissan Patrol out of the Pascoe River crossing. He did finally manage but it didn’t look good. He scraped the rear diff at lot and broke a few other bits
Raman working his way down to make the crossing
Raman getting a bit stuck on his way out the far side
Erosion landscape SE of the Pascoe crossing
Hills! Its been a while since we have had a view like this.
Termite mounds on the plains
Shortly after this we said our farewells to Chris as he had already visited Lockhart River and Chill Beach.
Its been great riding together. We have really appreciated your company.
Some curious fellows watching birds at Chilli beach
Chilli Beach, what a place. Can’t wait for some good light on it!
Got us a few coconuts
Interesting patterns on the beach from what I assume are tiny crabs
Camp a little back from the beach
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