Darwin – Woolworths
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115 km
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Adelaide River – local general store: limited choices, expensive.
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204 km
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Katherine – Woolworths
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108 km
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Mataranka – small local “supermarket”: Expensive but has basics
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314 km
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Elliot – very expensive post office / general store
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Packing for an extended trip is a long and tiring process. It is very rewarding as you know you are well prepared with compact luggage. Being self-sufficient yet still lightweight is our main goal.
Living on the road requires us to be comfortable enough to keep going but not so comfortable that our comforts are a burden. We came a long way to find the balance between comfort and lightweight when it comes to packing.
There are a few things that can turn an adventurous tour through Southeast Asia into an unpleasant visit in a hospital. Accidents would be an obvious one, but one should not underestimate the power of mosquito bites and tainted food/water.
