We left Mount Barnett Station that morning. It would be a long day driving all the way to El Questro Station.

On our way along the Gibb River Road we came along the Gibb River. All the Australians we traveled with were very excited about this spot- something we had noticed before when talking to people about going to the Kimberlys. The question: ”Do you do the Gibb River Road?” was coming up again and again. Apparently it is a “badge of honor“ of having done this route as a fellow Australian traveler explained to us. It is a difficult road to drive and the roads are often closed off in the wet. So it is very special to have traveled here.

Along the route we had a break at Ellenbrae Station for lunch. They bake delicious scones with jam and cream. And do try their mango frappe- they use their own mangoes. This place is an oasis in the middle of the Australian bush.

After crossing the Pentecoast River we left the unsealed roads behind. This meant reinflating the tires again. As funny as the “Kimberly massage” was in the beginning (as Danny, our tour guide, called the bumpy ride on corrugated roads) it became quite tiresome after a few hours drive. We therefore were glad to be back on sealed roads on which we would soon reach El Questro station- our camp ground for the next two days.

Luckily we had cell reception here as the semi- finals in women’s soccer were on: Australia- England