Keith's 1st Swap Meet & WWOOF at Malanda

 Saturday June 16-Monday 25:  After a free camp o/night in Malanda opp the Lion's Park and dinner at the RSL, we went to Atherton for a Car Show & Swap Meet. 
Got a good park and sold some stuff we had brought and stuff we had bought along the way.

In the arvo, as arranged, we went back to Malanda for our first W.W.O.O.F.I.N.G (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)  with the Watkin Family. 
Well, right from the start, we felt at home and despite the fact that I know they will read this, I must say they were the most laid back, friendly hosts with 2 very agreeable children!  During the week, we  learnt many knew things:  Aaron showed Danny how to drive the tractor, bob cat and slasher and Austin gave me some pointers on the 4-wheeler which I took up to the corn mulch with trailer on.  Sue and I spent some quality time weeding the Irises and I gave Cloe some pointers on the hula hoop.  

 The farm consisted of chickens, 2 geese, quails, parrots & a pidgen, 2 dogs, a geriatric cat & horse and some cattle.
Did I mention the food?  Very good and lots of it AND dessert!
Indigo also had a rippin' time, playing with their large Labrador, Fudge (Minnie the Cattle x wasn't so interested...)

We finished the week with a trip to the Yungaburra Markets (thanks Sue's mum, Glen for the best orange cake ever) and a celebratory dinner at the 101 yr old Malanda Pub. 
Monday, Danny received a part from Melbourne to fix Keith's speedometer which hasn't worked since 
Hull Heads a couple of months ago.  Then we said our goodbyes and once again, hit the (back) road...



Thanks again Watkin Family for a wonderful WWOOFING experience.  
We will be back!