Back To Cairns For Tyres

We rode back to Cairns today to have tyres fitted before we attempt to go across the top. Another hot day with a stop at the Palmer River Roadhouse for eggs on toast for lunch.
There are no stock fences on these roads so wandering cattle are common & the odd kangaroo making a dash for the other side of the road. Tomorrow we head west & into the outback. We will catch up with Trevor again in Karumba in 3 or 4 days. Photo is of Black Mountain that erupted approx 2 million years ago. The rocks are black granite & get so hot in the sun that if there is a thunderstorm during the day  they crack with the sudden cooling.