Sorry for the long break, we have had very little phone reception for ages.
Cobbald Gorge track in seemed even more rough on way out, but lowering tyre pressures even more definitely helped. Long relatively uninteresting run to Normanton. I know it was Sunday, but a very quiet place. The one store that was open sold us 2l of expensive milk. Seems the only thing Normanton famous for is a purple pub.
Karumba was 40mins further on and sits on the coast of Gulf of Carpentaria. Here it is fish, crabs and crocs. Edwina is very excited to be in the Gulf. Lots of birds, in particular the Brolgas and lots of eagles. One of which swooped Edwina and took a slice of her nose, which was frightening.
Went round a barramundi information centre/farm which was very informative and again let us feed the fish. Great fun as they make a big splash. Luckily they don’t have teeth.
Lunch at the pub
Next day was a fishing charter with fisherman Robbie, myself and Estella. Edwina and Vivienne relaxed on the beach, careful not to visit the waters edge!
Had a good morning, with Estella almost landing the first big fish, but it lost the line just as it reached the side of the boat, so we all got a good look. It ended up with Estella landing a good blue threadfin salmon and a small shark. Robbie landed 2 salmon, one of which was clearly the biggest of the day. Dad; he only caught a small catfish and bizarrely a crab.
Still enough fish for 3 or 4 meals and the salmon is very good eating.
Afternoon everyone tired and we all chilled in the caravan park pool, before trip to see the sunset, which Karumba is famous for and it was good, but forgot camera so no photos.
Five Take a Drive 