We went fishing yesterday morning and although it was very pleasant out on the water, much to our dismay not many fish were able to be caught. Rob caught some kind of emperor fish and a long tooth looking thing some called a herring. Turtles, sting rays and bird life all made life interesting and even the little fish we caught were pretty and unique with stripes and colours of all variety.
Then on return home it was time to tidy up and head down the road to Point Samson as Denis and Bec had arranged a lovely meal with Jeremy's in-laws - Russell and Yve, daughter Sam and son in law Jayden.
This is where we entered a whole other world of money! Most of the family work for Rio and the numbers they were quoting were staggering.
- $600,000 for block of land
- $2500 for rent per week
- $900 rent assistance
- $10,000 per train carriage of iron ore
- 167 carriages per train to go out to Cape Lambert loading onto massive ships off to China
- $385,000 a train driver's wage
As I said, money is is a whole other language from what we know. Russell did make comment that they live an unreal existence in this top end of Australia: all I can say is that's for sure. Anyway the hospitality was great and the company for the evening was interesting and made a nice break from the usual routine. It was a pity we couldn't catch up with Jeremy as unfortunately he was in hospital for the night ( or few days). Get better soon Jez.
Denis and Bec are to catch up in Port Headland our next stop, where we will stock up with supplies, washing, water and head further north tomorrow.
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