The Gulflander train runs 151 km between Croydon and Normanton, leaving approximately 160km stretch of land between the 2 train lines (to Forsayth) un-serviced. Blackbull is an old station hut but now it's more of a stop for caravaners and trucks to have a tea and a wee. But the scenery is quiet impressive.
The old water tank at Blackbull sideing and a kite
Normanton
Karumba
Next morning we headed down to the Gulf of Carpentaria to Karumba to see the sun setting in the water. (On the east coast of Australia the sun rises out of the sea, but sets over land, so seeing the sunset over water is very special for most Australians) Busloads of people come to see it and the pub is well filled. Sarah didn't see much of the stunning and colourful sunset but enjoyed hopping up and down and around the rocks, eating fish & chips (or better chips & fish). On the Way back to the Camping ground Sarah was still happily singing to her favourite song. After that there was silence and when we arrived Sarah was sound asleep. Not even wiping the sand of her feets with a brush could wake her. What a lovely evening! :-)
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