Chapter 29

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Despite also travelling on the left, driving in Australia was quite different from the UK. The almost empty country roads where you could go for kilometres before seeing another vehicle coming in the opposite direction made for a pleasant change. The scenery was pretty different, much more open and arid, with hardly a tree much less any houses. The amount of road kill was a surprise, too

“Want to stop somewhere to eat our packed lunches?” Colin asked the cab in general.

Martin said he wouldn’t mind stretching his legs, and Matt nodded his agreement, too.

“How’s your head?” Martin asked Matt. “Or should I say, you still crook, mate?”

Matt laughed. “I’m doing a lot better, thanks. I can take over the driving after lunch if you like.”

Colin shrugged. Driving never bothered him. But it was his uncle’s truck, so he’d hand over the wheel if that was what the man wanted.

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“And this is Bruce, my foreman,” Matt said, finishing the introductions.