We woke extra early at Barcaldine, due to the heat of the rising sun hitting one wall of the canvas. (Our focus the previous afternoon had been setting up in a shade, without thinking of morning sunshine).
It was good we had an early start, Nick discovered a broken trailer latch during pack-up. It had been dodgy for a while but we thought the box wasn't quite square, not that the latch was failing. Nick removed the now useless latch and secured that area of the storage box with a pair of multi-grips, so we could travel.
It was 110km to Longreach (self-titled capital of the Outback). We found a park opposite Longreach Motors and called in there after spotting the ARB signage. A nice young guy inspected the broken latch and directed us else-where to source a replacement. We were unfamiliar with the town, so didn't understand what he was saying (even after asking him to repeat the name). I diplomatically asked him to enter the address in my phone and we followed the GPS instructions to CentWest Engineering & Steel Supplies. The salesman there was very impressed with the multigrips hanging on so well!
We bought two latches and then drove further into town (in the hope of finding a shady parking spot), for Nick to fit the new part. I used the CWA restroom and had a little walk around that area of the town. We don't usually travel with much cash particularly in these COVID times, so I left a small donation in the CWA box - and will try to accumulate more coins for various donations next time we are on tour.
Funny sight - when I returned from my walk, I saw a lady taking a photo of Elmer Fudd while Nick was working on the trailer. I greeted her and we chatted for a little bit before her husband drove up, keen for her to get in their car!
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