Settling in.

Unfortunately of the 160 miles to go the first 60 or so we're on local roads which proved slow & challenging, if only sticking to the speed limit. Found it hard to believe there'd be any police around - it was as close to the middle of nowhere as you could get. Thankfully the one we saw had already pulled someone else over for speeding. In the clear for a while. As soon as eventually made it to the highway the prospect of services & being able to get food was back on the agenda though the sales pitch for the services wasn't pushing the limits - "the washrooms are clean" despite the meagre claim we stopped for petrol & snacks. Decided to stop in St John for a bit of a shop but finding a supermarket was a little more challenging - bit of round in circles action & eventually punted for a Google recommendation. Huge bags of cherries so all is good. Bit concerned about the directions to the off the beaten track cabin - would the track be too obscure. While the cabin proved to be beautifully away from it all the instructions were spot on. Enjoyed the isolation & peace.Read more