The Tropic again and
The Longhorn Ranch
July 18, 2002
On our way south we crossed the Tropic of Capricorn again. Because
this crossing is on a bigger road, the monument is bigger.
In my journeys across Australia I saw many statues and this is another.
This one is partly famous I am told. Well I liked it any way.
This is the Rockhampton Bull. If you look closely you can really tell
that it is a bull. This amused me.
This is the Longhorn Cattle Station, it is just south of Rockhampton.
This is the original homestead and the grandson of ----- runs the place and
still lives in the same house. It was a bit odd to be invited into their
house but the homestead and the grounds are going into the tourist business
as well as cattle. The cattle are brahmas. I don't remember how
many they had but there were lots.
After we saw the cattle and the house it was time for
morning tea. This was one of the best tea breaks we had. The ----'s
bakes several fresh cakes and breads and even a piping hot damper. Damper
is a fairly dense bread baked in a Dutch oven buried in the coals of the
fire. It was all very delicious. With the smell of food the pet
kangaroo came around for a little nibble. Well a nibble from Paul,
a nibble from me, a nibble from Kathrine, and a nibble from just about anyone
else who would share.
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