John, you're a fountain of information. I did not know this.

Congratulations Ian and what a fantastic welcome by the Darwin Knights of Suburbia.

Dad's mate who's north of Julia Creek makes thousands of round bales of Mitchell grass hay every year. The northern pastoralists are manipulating things more and more. They buy their mineral supplements by the road train load.

It's a rare feature indeed

Did the vegetation change with the soil ?

You could almost imagine they named it just to discourage visitors . . .

I think we're in the lentil belt as well !

They must have plenty of money for diesel !

Sometimes unusual tree features such as that are the result of humans manipulating branches when the trees are saplings. To make a sign or marker trees. As a way of marking clan boundaries, direction marker, or some other living ‘signage’ of a significant location.

Nice! Looks kinda bulgy in the middle.

Paul
Yes, lovely spot after a few km in the saddle

You definitely deserve to put your feet Ian…well done…
Paul…

Beautiful colours 🌳

John
Much appreciate your involvement. Cora is meeting me in Darwin where we will be for a week. Looking forward to it although there will be a bit of prep for the road ahead. Ian

Good evening Ian
I'm really enjoying reading of your day's progress. You've got the "blogging" thing down pat.
Great to see you're travelling well. You'll be out of the country before you know it !
Grunter