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Broome trip ... Normanton to Kakadu

another couple of weeks of travel

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Gulfland Caravan Park (unpow<br />

<strong>Norman<strong>to</strong>n</strong> was our choice as I wanted <strong>to</strong> ride the Gulflander, probably Qld’s oldest trains.<br />

The caravan park was only $16 for an unpowered site but the amenities were fairly rustic,<br />

with the male showers having as much privacy as a football changing room. The <strong>to</strong>wn being<br />

the hub of the gulf region had a fairly large residential and industrial area but just a few<br />

shops <strong>to</strong> cater <strong>to</strong> the residents.<br />

After the noises the Suzuki had been making I needed <strong>to</strong> check the oil levels and if anything was<br />

loose underneath, I approached the local BP mechanical workshop and he agreed <strong>to</strong> check it<br />

after lunch. When it was on the hoist I checked underneath and he checked the oil levels and we<br />

couldn’t find a problem, I asked how much and he said I only charge when I fix something and I<br />

couldn’t find anything <strong>to</strong> fix, so no charge......... it probably <strong>to</strong>ok about 20 mins and the use of the<br />

hoist and still he wouldn’t accept anything!<br />

A few of the pubs in <strong>to</strong>wn

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