Well from Tambo it was off to Charleville via Augathella. Augathella was a small town and I’m sorry to say not much going for. Like most country owns they have their own story or identity that makes them unique and Augathella is one of those towns.

Those old enough may remember the classic Aussie movie “Smiley”from the late 50’s about a small boy growing up in the Australian bush. Well the bush town in the movie was Augathella, now I admit its a long while ago but the town still seems to be proud of its movie history.

After a quick stop for a drink at the pub and we were on our way to Charleville. It’s 46 years since I’d been to Charleville and all I can remember is the Vortex Cannons that they used to try and bring rain to Charleville in 1902, without success I might add. Explosives in the Cannons were to seed the clouds and bring rain. Sounds far fetched bought when your desperate you’ll try anything. It’s dry, hot and very dusty here, they like many others parts of Australia desperately need rain, so hopefully, La Niña, that Spanish rain god turns up soon and gives them some relief.

We’re staying outside town at a farm stay, called the Evening Star. Happy hour consists of a big fire pit and damper, although the fire’s not required even when the sun goes down. We’re looking forward to what Charleville has to offer over the next few days.