Three Ways - yes that's the name of the place

We really are on the road. We did over 550 kms today, our destination 3 Ways Roadhouse which is on the major intersection to the east. We had our first stop at Daly Waters Roadhouse for a cuppa and a break and it is amazing that you don’t see another car near you in the same direction but as soon as you stop, within seconds, cars, vans and trucks just roll on in. Mind you going in the opposite direction (north) the traffic was nonstop caravans and motorhomes. If it wasn’t for grey nomads and backpackers, I’m sure the NT would come to a complete standstill and their economy would crash. Off again with the countryside changing from tropical to drier vegetation and redder soil the further south we went. We stopped at Newcastle Waters to make our lunch. This stop is a rest area and free camp and as early as lunch time – it was around 1230 – it was filling up with people settling in for the night. I don’t know how long some of them had been there but they had their satellite dishes and generators already set up and running. Heaven knows what they do all day sitting right next to the Stuart Highway surrounded by scrub. As it got later and we passed more free camps that were almost full, it is amazing just how many people are willing to squeeze into a crowded, noisy spot with smelly drop toilets just to save $30. I’m afraid I’m of the mind if you can’t afford to do it comfortably, don’t go. BUT, I know that it’s horses for courses and everyone had their own idea of fun. We finally arrived at 3 Ways around 3:45 and settled into one of the last powered sites in the main area, there were more waaaay over on the back fence. It’s a very nice little spot with shady trees and grassy spots. Certainly one we would stay at again.