We got up early and went to the Mareeba Markets. Bought some radishes and a tin of Raleighs ointment for my sister.
We came home and had lunch then went out to the rodeo ground.
The organisation at the entry gate was incredible. They really know how to make a queue move nicely. Parking was a breeze. Sideshow alley was full of rides and games of chance and of course the ping pong ball clowns. There was heaps of stalls selling everything from clothing to farming equipement and even more selling food. One certainly was not going to go hungry at this event.
We walked around and found the cattle judging and the woodchop. The event we watched was a tag team event and the winners from Victoria gave the rest of the field a 52 second head start and still blitzed them. Great to watch.
We then went to the actual rodeo arena. Sadly the actual arena is so large it is difficult to see the competitors coming out of the chutes as they are so far away. From where we were sitting the big bulls liked more like poddy calves! Still the organisers worked hard to keep the schedule happening. They did such a good job that they ended up nearly an hour ahead of the program.
We came home when they took a tea break as we were ready to slaughter the clown who had the microphone and simply would not shut up even when the next competitor was in the arena! We kept missing the announcement of which competitor was riding.
What is it with professional announcers? Are they scared of silence? How the heck do they get hired in the first place?
Maybe we will go back tomorrow for the finals.
Good time had by all. Seems like it.
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