Often, picking an alternative route leads to interesting places off the beaten track.

But sometimes, it just leads to kilometres of the same old thing, with no interesting stops along the way, like this detour through Myrtle Creek.

It did result, however, in a hilarious rant from Francis about the state of the drop toilet at this rest stop near “Kentucky”. Something about how the mosquitoes and march flies fight for the best position to attack your butt.