Tambo and Blackall
An unexpected failing of Augathella was the lack of any shop that sells coffee in the morning when most needed. Coffee would have to wait until we reached Tambo. We continued travelling north west on national highway A2, also known as the Landsborough Hwy between Morven and Cloncurry. Everywhere along this highway is so green that sometimes it reminds me of Gippsland in Victoria.
We passed through these towns about three years ago travelling in the other direction. Tambo has several attractive historic buildings, including the post office which is for sale.
I finally had my coffee at Fanny Mae's Cafe which has this impressive horse statue. When we stopped here in May 2018 Max and Coco relaxed on the cool verandah.
Tambo has a Teddy shop with this teddy outside the front door to remind customers to wear a mask. The Tambo butcher's shop must be staffed by teddys.
On the way to Blackall a car towing a caravan stopped on the road in front of us with no warning and no flashing indicators. Fortunately we managed to pass without incident and pulled over at a nearby rest area where another Bushtracker was parked. The couple had lived in their 20 foot van for 7 years - I can't see Anita doing that!
We left the critters in the van and enjoyed an hour in the warm artesian water at the Blackall Acquatic Centre. Back at the caravan park I filled up the windscreen washing water and discovered a mass of dead insects under the bonnet.
