Twenty-fourth day of the expedition, hit the 4,000 km. mark, we are more than halfway through. In Melbourne, when we left a bit more than three weeks ago, it was cold winter. Here, beyond the Tropic of Capricorn, we begin to smell summertime and exotic seas. Yesterday a flock of colourful parrots wandered in the motel’s garden. We arrived in Townsville, so tomorrow we enter the crocodile area: another potentially deadly enemy to the list of dangerous creatures that live in Australia, a continent where you always stay on your guard. It’s not just about animals: Townsville residents have witnessed at least eight devastating tornadoes in just over a century. But when the weather is nice like today the city is very pleasant and we enjoy it. Better seize the moment, because it will not always be so…
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