On to the Isa

 After leaving our friends at Croydon, 

     

and sitting out the rain we travelled west towards Normanton and then south down towards Cloncurry.

Found a couple of roadside stops along the way, no point in rushing these things, you have to stop and enjoy the sunsets. 

                                     

 

Finally came into Mary Kathleen, a destination we have visited prior, but have never stayed. Thank goodness we did this time, and used this as a base for the week. Found a heritage trail not far from here, to long forgotten mining towns and railway sidings 

                                           

Waiting for the train, think it may be a while

                                                  Beautiful lines of the Argylla Ranges

and OMG, the most amazing waterhole. Mt Isa have been keeping this one a secret, and so shall we, but we have been told the Crocodile Dundee waterhole scene was shot here. It's is one of the prettiest places we have ever come across.

We were treated to live music by Elvis Kernaghan and his band the Min Min Lights playing in the old town square at Mary Kathleen on Friday night. 

Locals cows, horse and donkey keeping us company each night, what a wonderful week it has been.