Gibb River Free camp

We had no rush to be anywhere so it was a nice leisurely morning. Emma had to do some school work and I took more photos. We will definitely come back to this spot one day. We had been reading that a station up the road was serving scones and cream, now if you have been on this road you will know what an absolute treat that would be. It was only 20k from our last nights stop so as soon as we saw the signs for it we turned off. Ellenbrae Station fresh scones and cream yum! Shame the coffee was an urn with granules, not to worry the scones made up for that. We all had a scone each and chatted with the people there, it was a friendly atmosphere. The stations dog Evie was so cute and friendly we spent time playing with her while Jock was accosted by a bloke from God TV. This group were travelling about the indigenous communities installing a free station called God TV. Doing a great job for those who are in need or want it but poor Jock was getting a sermon. Now you all know we are not religious and we think each to their own but when you have someone preaching to you you feel rude if you start telling them how you feel about it all. So Jock was polite and let this man preach. Sorry Jock for us all getting up and leaving you with him! (not) lol.

Michelle and I purchased a couple of interesting booklets, I bought rare birds of WA and Birds of Prey, Michelle bought one on the different rock formations. We have seen so many birds of prey on this trip I will now be able to identify them. As we waited for Jock we spotted some lovely colourful birds and took some good photos.

Once back on the road we soon found the Gibb River Camp, it was much smaller than we had expected but decided it was just for one night and pulled up. Trevor used his chain saw to drop an old dead tree for fire wood. Jock dug a hole for the fire pit and we were all soon settled and enjoying the bird watching, so many birds. We also had a bull very close to us, we had obviously moved in on his territory!

The fire was lit and we had left overs for dinner around the fire. Perfect! Do not know how we will settle back to “normal” life at home after living like this it is just so relaxing, dinner by the fire chatting and star gazing. Every now and then the bull would get too close for our liking and Trevor would choo him away.

Emma and I painted a couple of Isla stones to leave around the Gibb area, one was left here under a beautiful ghost gum tree. If you want to know about the Isla stones there is a facebook page.