Day 16

Pretty much only two goals for day 16.  The first was to get Amelia's rear tyre changed in Port Augusta and the second was to sleep somewhere on the other side of the Flinders Ranges.

After a quick bit of internet research and a phone call we found the shop we needed set off for a leisurely ride into Port Augusta.

Amelia's old tyre

Getting the tyre changed was no fuss at all, while we waited we had lunch and I changed my headlight bulb had conveniently lost low beam during all the riding around in the dark.

Me changing my lightbulb

Amelia's new tyre

Next was the Flinders Ranges which we decided to cross at Horrick's Pass like last time.  This time with the clear skies and the sun out the views were spectacular and with curvy road dry the riding was a lot of fun.

With nice long stretches in the foot hills we eventually came to Orrorroo where, starting to feel pretty cold, we decided to stop for the night.

The Orrorroo Commercial Hotel was the best country hotel experience we had.  Very  friendly good food, and good rooms.  During the course of the evening we chatted with the other quests, many of whome were in Orroroo to work on finding grasshoppers. 

Back of napkin directions to Magnetic Hill and other places

After dinner we had a conversation with David and Carly who were staying near by.   They gave us lots of directions for our next days travel and also referred us to Magnetic hill.