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September 23, 2001
Overland Australia - Update 50
September 23, 2001
Day 61
From Crister,
I looked down at my speedo (Australian for speedometer) and saw we still had many miles to do and if we kept our average we’d be there around 3:00 p.m. Then I looked up from my inward little world I’d created (with the simple goal of making kilometres) and took in what was around me…the Tanami Desert! And what a sight it was; beautiful green spinifex stretching for over 100 miles in all directions, dotted with 5-6 foot high ant mounds sloping down gradually in front of me with amazing straightness of track. The early morning light made this sight even more incredible.
The greenness of the spinifex can be attributed to the past three years of good rain that the desert has been given. I feel very lucky to be able to see the Tanami in such a unique state. John, who has spent lots of time in similar climates and landscapes, has told me, that most of the species of plants do not even exist, or lay dormant, without this much rain.
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The Expedition would like to thank Groupe Sportif who helped out by donating two much needed wheel rims. You can check out their web site at: www.groupesportif.com
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Posted on September 23, 2001 1:54 PM