Karumba

Hi All, Here we are in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Karumba The major attraction is fishing. We are having four nights here at the Gulf Caravan park. There are three caravan parks here, this one is in town and the other two at the mouth of the river. All very busy with caravanners. There is no beach here as it is all mangrove along the coast. We have met many people who come here for three of four months of the year!!!!!!   for the fishing. The couple next door go fishing at 0600 and back here at 1230... mostly without any fish!!!!!! they have been coming for 13 years to the very same spot. they leave their boat, freezer and washing machine here at the park!!!! I just don't see the attraction except the weather has been very nice. It is very dusty coz of water restrictions so there is no grass about the park. a nice little pool tho. I used the time here to get rid of some of the dust. Cleaned the windows, front door, bathroom , floor and did some washing, much better now but the van is top to toe in red dust. Not a lot going happening here apart from prawning and fishing. We have had some beautiful fresh prawn at $20 a kilo delicious.

We left Paul and Kay a few days ago. It has been really fun travelling with them. We all get along so well. We might catch up again in a few days at Lawn Hill National Park which is south from here. We will then go to Cloncurry then to Hughenden to see Frank and Tenille again at the station. Tenille's Dad Gus Jolly will be visiting from Perth so we are keen to see him too.

Tomorrow we are going on a half day fishing charter. It  will be fun to throw a line in. Hope we catch something.

We had trouble again with the satellite dish and reception for the TV.... hopefully all in working order now as we have had a very nice chap change all the cabling and checked it all over. Now going a treat. We haven't used it much but means we can get much better reception. Reece has just walked in with a bottle of bubbly. They sell wine at the caravan shop for $10 a bottle... seems it is quite drinkable!!!! 

Mum sorry we keep missing ach other. I was looking at the map and Broome is on the same line as Karumba. Hope you are enjoying the warm weather.

Liz I am loving the photos of India. Great holiday.

Anth.. my god you were lucky you didn't do any damage falling into the drink!!!

Madgie. Happy birthday to Stephie

Rozza can't believe Wilson will be 18 in a minute.

Trish... great news another Cocks baby

Shirl.. had fun with your sister

Vivi...hope your golf is great

Keith and Chris . hope the patio at Dunsborough is taking shape

Not a lot of news. the $10 de bortolli sparkling wine gong down a treat .. cant complain about the price.

Dockers playing tonight at 2000hrs. will be great to watch the game as we have missed the last few.

Have seen a lot of Julie Bishop on the TV of late always looking incredibly smart.

love to you all.

love to hear any gossip ....Pen