We were packed up an on the road a bit before 8:30am as we had to stop in at the pharmacy that only opened at 8:30am. Task completed we were soon heading out of town on a new road for us to a new town for us.
The road today was not at all what we expected it to be - narrow, lumpy, twisty-turny, and undulating, and there were no places to pull over and have mornos. We arrived at Texas just after 10am, set up at the Texas Free Camp, had mornos then went for a ride to see the sights that Texas has to offer.
Fist stop was at the Rabbit Works which is advertised as "A truly unique visitor experience". We ventured back in time and learned about the feral rabbit industry and the vital role it played in local and Australian history. Probably the most interesting display was the video that explained how the Akubra hats are made and we now know why they cost so much; it is a very labour intensive process, even though there are a lot of machines involved. The other interesting fact was that this 'factory' processed up to 6 000 rabbits per day!
It was then a little bit of a hike up a long hill (felt like it anyway) to the water tank art, that unfortunately did not have an explanation as to what the mural was depicting. However, it was a good mural.
We came home via the top of town, however, there was nothing to see there, so we kept riding. On the way down the hill, Greg decided to ride the road we will take tomorrow to meet up with our other fellow travellers, Bob and Noeleene at Yelarbon.
Pub night was at Stockman Hotel, and all meals were really plentiful and delicious. Back to the vans for the night time routine.
Not bad after several years of heavy water restrictions followed by having to truck water in
Stanthorpe Museum, didn't go in
Sign at entrance to van park at Stanthorpe
"If it's flooded, forget it!" The only bit of water we've seen on this trip; we will probably see a lot more up North
Dinner venue
Spirit of Texas - reflects the image of a Phoenix; the universal symbol of renewal, it represents the Texas community's ability to overcome adversity
Texas Rabbit Works
Rabbit traps
A trapper's tent - imagine that in winter!
Nice, cute, fluffy bunnies
A trapper
Texas water tank art
The cows in a paddock adjacent the Texas Free Camp
Us & K&J at Texas Free Camp
Wider Texas Free Camp images
The first bit of colour we have seen in a sunset since leaving home
Big black clouds when we arrived for dinner
Dinner at Stockman Hotel
