Roma

After more than 6 hours driving from Fraser Island, we ended up in Roma. We checked in at the Roma Gun Club which has spots for caravans. It was a quiet area and we only heard some shots for a few minutes. 

Weather in Roma is unseasonably hit. Its 40c in spring. We could see that people with air conditioner in their caravans are huddled in their vans while the rest of us are outside.

We took the tour at the Roma saleyard. It is one of the biggest sale yards for cattles. We were taken around the pens and observed auctions. The price of live cattle is now averaging $2.60/kg. Relative to the price we buy at supermarkets, the cheapest cut of meat is about $10/kg, scotch fillet is around $25/kg.

With the temperature hitting 40c in the day, we spent one day at the Commonwealth Hotel and today at the public library. Free air conditioning and internet! Having no income, we have to skimp whenever we can.