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Day 50 Karumba

It is Sunday so that usually means we go to the local market and today was no exception. There were only about half a dozen stalls and the only things that tempted me were some lovely bright clothes but each time I decided on something I found they only had S or 2XL neither of which was any good for me.

There’s a walking track which goes from the northern end of Karumba to Karumba Point and for part of the way there are car tracks. Keeping in mind the advice of Kurt the local policeman we met in Cooktown, the Prado Pilot only played on sand tracks where others had been without incident. Judging by the remains on the beach there are some great fishing spots along there.

We also walked along the foreshore today, there was a big boat tied up, it’s one that transports goods all around the Gulf, NT, the north east coast and nearby islands. Apparently it can take passengers but there didn’t seem to be much room for them on board.

Along the foreshore are also information boards providing details on wartime facilities and activities. Remains or some are still standing. The boat ramp now has a walkway down the centre leading to a pontoon but it was originally built as a runway for Catalina flying boats.

We had dinner at the Sunset Tavern and watched the sunset, “The Barking Lot” was packed but the dogs were well behaved. No “leftovers” for Fergus tonight, apart from the fact we weren’t willing to give up even a little bit of our food I think it might have caused dog mayhem.

Tomorrow we pack up and head south….it’s really the only option from here! I doubt we’ll see as many different birds at our next stop.