North of the Tropic of Capricorn.

We’ve certainly left the cold behind and we’re experiencing 30+ degree days - packed away is the big rug, our coats and boots and out with shorts and thongs! We enjoyed our stay in Jundah - it’s another dear little town with very friendly people. At every entrance to the town there are these shop facades with stories and information - and around the town we enjoyed a walk learning the history of the place. This town is on the Thompson River which is looking pretty healthy.

What we learned is that the early settlers were very brave setting out into the unknown and times were tough! Most amazing were stories of young 12 & 13 year old boys undertaking adult work - often by themselves for months at a time. 

In the lovely small caravan park - which had lovely new amenities, we were able to watch the brolgas in the morning and beautiful sunsets at night. (Not quite up to your standard Erin but beautiful all the same)

You will know of my dismay and disappointment Dennis & Tops, when we checked the road conditions on the back road and were advised not to go there as there were still wet patches - and rain was forecast!! So we travelled all day on bitumen! Along the way we stopped to see this native well and we topped up the wood box (note the safety boots!! ) 

We stopped at Stonehenge and appreciated their lovely community centre and clever sculptures. 

We hit Longreach and must be destined to spend a few $$ there as we fuelled up, bought lunch, visited the supermarket and each bought new thongs and shorts! Last year the same shoe shop was happy to see us buying boots & walking shoes. It’s looking terribly dry between Longreach and Winton - I don’t think they’ve had much rain at all. We’re here in a funny caravan park with dirt swirling around us - a shower will be very welcome tonight. 

Tomorrow we travel only a few kms to a stay  at Oonndooroo Station where I believe we’ll be parked on grass again. From there, we are not sure of which way we head - depends on weather I guess. 

Tomorrow we remember Betty as it would be her 94th birthday - as well as the end of the war in the Pacific. 

We trust you are all keeping sane and hope there is an end in sight for all of the restrictions to be eased. Take care ❌❌❌❌❌ from Marg & Darryl.