20 10.07

WALLUMBILLA (east of ROMA)

After having a quick drive around the town and finding the butcher is not open on Saturdays we went back to the park and hooked up to leave when Helen to owner came around inviting everyone to join in morning tea with freshly cooked scones. There were about six couples there and again everyone was extremely friendly and the cones were delicious. Dianne spoke to Helen and asked if she was a Christian as there were scripture verses in the shower block. She was, and Di was able to encourage her especially as they are really in a dire state due to the drought on their farm.

We left about 1130 after doing another tour of the town , visiting the Catholic Church with the inner walls covered in murals and a good collection of old engines and tractors( not in the church!). We travelled north and came to Jandowae, Chinchilla ( where we had lunch an Di rang home), Miles and then stopping at a free camp in the showgrounds at Wallumbilla. This was quite comfortable with hot showers and even some power for the early arrivals, as there was only one other camper we were in luck. We stopped at the tourist info centre and were regaled by one of the local women who was character to say the least. The days have gradually become warmer again after the change that came through when we were on Fraser island and although it was a two blanket night last night it will be one sheet tonight.