4th August 2011 - Lloyd Jones Weir - Charleville

Today we are going back into Barcaldine to have a better look around then heading down to Blackall before staying in the Caravan Park at Charleville. Definitely NOT staying in the park we stayed in the last time we went through town.  That greedy bugger had us crammed in with more caravans in front of us......... The Tree of Knowledge in Barcaldine now has this beautiful structure built around it, and Barry attempted to obtain any knowledge remaining by placing his brain against the tree.  It is huge, the inside is filled with large logs of wood hanging to resemble and sound, like wind chimes when the wind is blowing and they knock together.  MT at Blackall which included a photo shoot at the site of the original black stump and then down to the park with the eagle sculpture.  There are lots of caravans free camping there and it is nearly lawn, very nice.  On the way from Blackall to Tambo there was a mother Emu standing by the side of the road with 8 chicks in tow, unfortunately not quick enough with the camera to get a nice picture.!! This road is a disgrace (Blackall to Tambo) should be called a goat track instead of a highway. Worst road we have been on for ages.....Hope it improves down the "track"!!!!!!!!!