This morning we rose early leaving Longreach heading for Winton (the birthplace of Qantas) I'm confused as we saw the Qantas thing yesterday in Longreach but apparently the first Board Meeting was held in Winton!!!! More contribution to the local economy....tickets for the Waltzing Matilda Centre which tells the story behind the song "Waltzing Matilda". Listening to it always stirs the emotions....then we headed due west on our way to Boulia which is off the 'beaten track' a bit but worth the drive. We stopped at the Middleton Hotel which is the last surviving hotel along the Cobb & Co route this way. A read of the "Frequently Asked Questions" is very funny. "Is this Middleton" I hope so. "How do you live out here?" By breathing in & out. "What do you do for entertainment" Eat out at the Hilton. (picture) are examples. We continued on to our overnight campsite the Hamilton Ruins which is another Cobb & Co stopover but the chimney is the only reminder of the hotel left. There is a bore and fireplace so we had a pleasant stay and to witness the night sky out here is aweinspiring especially on a clear night. We only had the cattle to keep us company....no TV, phones which was surprisingly nice. Kevin cooked marinated prawns for an appetiser 'yum" he will get that job again.
The photos are not lined up very well...sorry will have to work that out better. We have our golf clubs with us but we took a rain check on the Middleton Golf Course. The people here certainly have a good sense of humour.
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