Cadet Reporter – Michael Gavin
Brolgas last night wandering around the camp sites, this morning a mob of kangaroos just over the fence 
Michael still in a daze from yesterday goes off for a shower in the park facilities……he hears Dot & Jen talking “next door” and on finishing dressing and exiting discovers Jen combing her hair in the general entry area. He slips by very quickly but forgets to pick up his glasses. Dot has to go searching for the glasses once he realises they are not to hand.
Fuel fill up and then off to the Longreach Stockmen Hall of Fame for Tony & Jen, Michael & Dot and Peter C. This is a fascinating and interesting facility which we spent from 9.00am – 1.00pm One hour was lost with a stockman/comedy show with his horses/camel & a team of bullocks. After lunch, it was time to farewell Peter C who was heading for Brisbane.
Tony & Jen, Dot & Michael then headed for the Welford National Park , some 260 k away, the bulk on QLD’s super unmade roads. We arrive at a billabong to set up camp….the only drawback being no fires due to the dryness and potential fire risk.
The area was a bird haven as flocks of birds of many types [including pelicans] arrived for evening roosting. After dark some night birds [ possible owls] were flying over us.
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