Saturday, July 9, 2022

Day 62: Sat 9 Jul - Karumba

14 (feels like 9) - 27 (feels like 24), another day in the sun, with a stiff wind in the morning, easing off in the afternoon

Greg did and early morning walk and Wendy went a bit later. After breakfast, we rode (with Bob) into town along the main road, and whilst it was a tad shorter, we had a very strong headwind. We took some more photos, and ascertained the servo had full gas cylinders, and also found a fresh-frozen fish shop that closed at midday. So, we rode home via the path, making a pit stop at the Tavern to check their beer and wine stocks.

Back at the van, Wendy had a hasty change of clothes and was back on the road in the Cruiser to shop. A big slab (1kg) of Barra was bought at the fish shop, then a full gas cylinder. We were short a few staple items, so Wendy did a quick grocery shop before heading home via the Tavern for beer and wine (had to stock up as we will be at a free camp for one night, then Adels Grove (Lawn Hill) for another three!

The groceries were packed away, then it was time for lunch and a rest. Greg then went for another short ride before securing the bikes onto the back of the van for our departure tomorrow. Exercises and stretches, then got glammed up (not) for pub night at the Sunset Tavern. The sunset was OK, certainly not the most spectacular we've seen, and the meals were large, and tasty.

Karumba sunrise

Painted light poles at Karumba

A nice looking fan palm


Karumba Sunset Tavern



Artesian Bore



Thousands of Corellas


The Slouch Hat again


The Norman River
































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