We moved on from Blackall taking the tourist road to Isisford. We had been told that it was a lovely place and not to be missed - they forgot to mention the road was crap - 3 glasses, numerous bowls and plates, all in little pieces in cupboards - back to plastic and melamine from now on. Also I don't know how but screw lids on jars in the fridge come off - oh well, if that's our only issue life's good.
It seems that the locals has a bit of a problem with the Labor Party - they are not happy at all with them.
We went bush for the night at the Oma Water Hole, on the banks of the Barcoo River. It was 15k out of town and were wondering if we were ever going to find it along a corrugated dirt road. Once there we found a very restful place with an eagles nest in the tree above us, wandering emu's and roo's and just quiet. Pelicans floating by on the water and the apostle birds kicking up a stink in the dust. There are flushing toilets and hot showers which was a surprise - well maintained by the local council.
One thing I don't understand is, when there are many vacant camps around, people feel the need to take the spot next to you. We had no neighbors for 150m until 2 vans pulled in 30m away. Go figure.........!
After a dinner of gourmet pizza and a nice shiraz, with Julia creating a bonfire as D cooked, it just polished off the day as the sun set.
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We went bush for the night at the Oma Water Hole, on the banks of the Barcoo River. It was 15k out of town and were wondering if we were ever going to find it along a corrugated dirt road. Once there we found a very restful place with an eagles nest in the tree above us, wandering emu's and roo's and just quiet. Pelicans floating by on the water and the apostle birds kicking up a stink in the dust. There are flushing toilets and hot showers which was a surprise - well maintained by the local council.
One thing I don't understand is, when there are many vacant camps around, people feel the need to take the spot next to you. We had no neighbors for 150m until 2 vans pulled in 30m away. Go figure.........!
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A short 90k drive to Ilfracombe where we plan to base ourselves while we explore what Longreach has to offer over the next few days.
Maybe your neighbours are new to the game and figure safety in numbers. Dinner looks really good!!
ReplyDeleteI think they just wanted to be near such intrepid travelers such as us
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