BARNHILL STATION

BARNHILL STATION.
20th June arrived at Barnhill Station. A working cattle station situated on the red cliffs of the Indian Ocean, approx. 140klms. south of Broome. We had a beautiful site overlooking the ocean where we sat and watched the sun go down every night for a week. We had lovely neighbours who joined us for a few nights while they were there. Rick & Linda who were from Toowoomba in Queensland. I don’t know what it is but we keep meeting lovely people who give us gifts of food or drink. Rick & Linda gave us some venison, which we will really enjoy. Thankyou both. Hope we can catch up again someday. Also as conversations were taking place it was discovered that when we were at Fairburn Dam, Emerald 2 years ago we caught some red claw crayfish in our pots and proceeded to give some to a guy who hadn’t caught much at all and it turned out to be Rick. Such is this lifestyle of travelling and catching up with people you meet in many different situations.
Unfortunately the fishing wasn’t any good, but I did manage to gain another lovely collection of stone pieces & shells. Sunday evening is roast dinner night at Barnhill. 3 course dinner for $15.00 as well as entertainment. Just BYO everything, table, chairs, drinks, plates etc. A lovely change from cooking our own meal as well as the camaraderie.
We also met 3 very nice young men on their way to travel the Gibb River Road in the Kimberley, just like we are heading to do. Marcus, his twin Ryan and their friend Ty, in their early 20’s with trades, electrician & plumbers. Good to see such well mannered young ones.
Next stop Broome........