Stranded in Paradise The mechanic was shut over the weekend, so we knew the van would not even be looked at until Monday. But we had planned to stay here over the weekend anyway, so we got on with exploring and enjoying ourselves. If you have to be stranded somewhere, this is a great place to be. Faye and John travelled with us, as our van has two extra seat belts on the two seats at the back. Together we explored all the little towns down the Capricorn Coast, ...

Friday the 13th Friday started like any other ordinary day. We set off to the Livestock Exchange (ie: the cattle auctions) to witness this most central aspect of life in the beef capital. Faye decided to dress for the part, with hair in plaits, an Akubra hat, and a checked shirt. But somehow I think the diamantes and crystals on the pants and shoes didn't quite complete the image. The place was full of fast talking auctioneers and macho men in their RM Williams...