On the road to Clonkers!

July 5:  First stop along the way was Normanton and the big crocodile statue.  Supposedly there was a croc as big as this one in the area many years ago.  We thought the Purple Pub was worthy of a photo as it glistened in the morning light.        Next stop was the Burke and Wills Roadhouse to refuel Keith and us.  I had .a lovely ham, cheese & pineapple toastie (my favourite roadhouse food) and Danny had a burger.  Unfortunately, the Burke and Wills sign was no longer in tact - just this frame with a bit of Instagram magic applied to the photo.

We arrived in Clonkers as we like to call Cloncurry.  The locals call it "The Curry".  Anyways, we did some basic grocery shopping:  paper towels, dog food and Danny popped into the bakery for a couple of pies.  The sign on the wall outside listed some interesting items...                                              

 Danny purchased another pair of thongs from Lemmons - he had unfortunately left one of his beloved Surfer Joes at the B & W roadhouse.  He asked at the clothing shop if they had any (they were slightly amused by this request), but I guess surfing is not big out this way.
It was time to set off to our next W.O.O.F.I.N.G job, 90km east of Cloncurry.  As directed, we turned off onto the Orindi unsealed road, which was a bit rough.  After what seemed like a long time (maybe 27km?)  we saw the 2 drums and then the boganvillia bush which marked the entrance to the cattle station. 
I opened the gate, Danny let Indigo ride on his lap and Keith bumped along the 4km driveway into Longford Station.
Another adventure was about to begin.