Tuesday 18 June: Charging to Mildura

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Q: What is flatter than the Mallee?

A: A dead car battery.

Today was an example of the Bust side of the Broome or Bust equation. Ready to hook up, but our car wouldn't start. Anyhow it all ended well. Everyone was very helpful. The RACV mechanic who travelled 30km from Charlton to jumpstart the car and Mildura Toyota who were able to replace the battery today.

The RACV person said that it was 90% likely that the car would start if we stopped, but we didn't want to take that chance so we drove straight through from Wycheproof to Mildura. Thus we didn't stop at Sea Lake, a lovely town that sells beautiful Lake Tyrell salt. 

Leigh was very patient about the hold up, especially considering it was our first full day together.

Tomorrow, we are going to the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens just over the border in New South Wales.





Location: Red Cliffs VIC 3496, Australia

Comments

  1. marama & adam18 June 2024 at 23:03

    Just the jolt the trip needed

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  2. Anne19 June 2024 at 06:48

    Shame about the holdup but there could be worse places to have a dead battery. Feel confident with the “newbie” for the rest of your journey!

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  3. Linda Weil Fine Art20 June 2024 at 04:06

    always good to get the 'bugs' sorted out early in the trip while help is still within reach, rather than out beyond!

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  4. Lyn Bender20 June 2024 at 10:16

    Good it’s fixed now.

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  5. Anonymous20 June 2024 at 11:39

    Pat here…..at least you were in the hottest spot in VIC

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  6. Anonymous20 June 2024 at 11:39

    Pat here…..at least you were in the hottest spot in VIC

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  7. Elizabeth and Ian22 June 2024 at 00:21

    Great to hear you're on the road with only one bump so far with the battery problem- good it happened nearer to civilisation than on Nullabor! Thinking of you all the way and see you in Broome xxxx

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  8. Pauline22 June 2024 at 17:19

    A great story already! Safe travels to you and leigh.

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