Kowanyama Rodeo

Last weekend we were lucky enough to have a long weekend for the annual Kowanyama Rodeo.  We went down on the Saturday to watch the locals battle it out in the Rodeo arena.  Unfortunately for us all (bulls included) Kowanyama recorded the hottest temperature for the state that day, over 35 degrees.  So we pulled up the Jimny and Pats set up a couple of tarps and chairs to get out of the sun and enjoy the show. 

Our little set up looked very attractive to a group of the local kids, so they decided to come and join us.

It takes a bit to get used to, the way the kids just come up and sit all over you and think nothing of it - even if they don't know you that well!  But they are definitely amusing and always make the day interesting.

The rodeo continued the next day as well, we didn't go but there were quite a few casualties.  Over 6 people had to get flown to Cairns for treatment.  And Pats was thinking about entering next year - he may have to rethink this!