10 (feels like 4) – 28 deg C, another sunny day in North-Western Queensland, with only a slight breeze
We left the van park just before 8am, stopping at the dump
point a few km out of town. Business completed, we didn’t stop again until we
reached Gregory. And, yes, we had Murray’s muffins for mornos again, with a
van-brewed coffee.
Next stop was at the Burke & Wills Roadhouse, not for
vehicle fuel, but human fuel. There were many a large number of RVs at the
roadhouse today, more than we’ve ever seen at any roadhouse. We enjoyed our lunch
from the supplies in the van today. Back on the road heading towards Julia
Creek (another new road for us in our caravanning adventures) and we finally
called it quits at 2:15pm when we arrived at our pre-determined free camp for
the night. After the set-up was complete, Greg had to have his afternoon cuppa
tea, then went for a walk around the area with Bob, whilst Wendy had a short
rest. The free camp borders a very large cattle property, with a very
well-constructed fence, complete with an equally impressive firebreak. As
evidenced from the trip today there are lots and lots of cattle out this way.
We also saw the results of all the night driving done by the trucks out West,
the number of roadkill we saw was substantial. Very sad indeed. Of course, in
the wild the death of a roo, wallaby, pig or anything brings out the
scavengers. The hawks, crows, kites, eagles, etc had a smorgasbord. with
Bob, whilst Wendy had a short rest.
After our arrival we were all sitting outside, however, had
to retreat to our respective vans as the flies are plentiful and ever so
friendly. The drone was released today, however, the scenery was not that spectacular,
so the drone was not aloft for long.
