Sorry for the photo layout, but due to circumstances it is hard for me to work on this outdoors.
INGHAM, CARDWELL, MISSION BEACH,CAIRNS.
Stayed 2 nights at Ingham, where D’Arcy spent some time 40yrs ago. He has fond memories of working with some very hospitalble people. He managed to find one of those, being Elio Fratus. Elio came to see us and brought some homegrown tomatoes from his garden. Even though it was a short visit D’Arcy & Elio talked about the times that they worked together along with Elio’s dad and brother. A trip up to the Wallaman Falls was also on the agenda while staying here. We packed a picnic lunch and during this met a young German man, Moritz Beermann, who had travelled N.Z. and now Australia on his pushbike. Such a wonderful feat. It took us 1 1/4hrs to drive the steep climb to the waterfall and he had ridden up the day before in 3 hrs.
Another 2 nights was spent further north at Cardwell just relaxing. From there it was on to Mission Beach. Luckily we had friends, Peter & Denise Lewis, who had moved there 10yrs before from the Gold Coast and were able to stay on land opposite their home. The next door neighbours Les and Jean allowed us to use their power & water, which was very kind of them.
During this visit along with Denise and her sister Diane we had a day trip to the Tully Gorge and watched the kayakers come down the rapids. Because of the dry season the water level was a bit low and not as furious as in the wet, but good to watch. While staying in Mission Beach D’Arcy helped Peter finish his project of transforming his upper deck of the house from slatted railings to wire rungs. All up our stay in Mission was 9 nights and a very enjoyable visit.
Only a short run on Mon. 10th August to Babinda, where we stopped in an overnight rest area for 2 nights. While here we were able to go inland a short distance to the The Boulders. A very pretty place.
Arrived in Cairns on the 12th August in preparation for mum’s arrival from Brisbane the next day. She came for a visit for 2 weeks so we could celebrate her 80th birthday. Unfortunately after the first couple of days she wasn’t so well and continued not to be, so on her birthday it found us taking her to the drs. It still took right up to her departure for her to recover, so we unable to show her a good time. Although did manage a day trip to the Atherton Tablelands, which was enjoyable. Another day we went up to Mossman, The Daintree & Port Douglas. Just out of Mossman there was a place called Silky Oaks Lodge, where we had lunch and celebrated mum’s birthday, even though it was a couple of days late. Thankyou to Kerry & Andrea for telling us about this place. Would never have found it otherwise. Situated in the rainforest such an idyllic setting, along with lovely food.
My birthday, we managed to have lunch at the Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club. We spent some time here during our sailing trips up and down the coast, so were familiar with it.
So much to see and do in and around Cairns that we plan to come back again one day. We stayed at the Coconut Holiday Resort and is just a beautiful park. D’Arcy’s cousin, Josie from N.Z. was visiting her daughter, Karin in Cairns, so was fortunate to have them for a visit the day before left.
Also had a visit from Tania (Kernaghan) who was in Cairns for promotional work during the Cairns Festival. Tania and her family are friends from back home on the Gold Coast. It was lovely of her to take time out and come by along with her fiance Anthony.
Stayed 2 nights at Ingham, where D’Arcy spent some time 40yrs ago. He has fond memories of working with some very hospitalble people. He managed to find one of those, being Elio Fratus. Elio came to see us and brought some homegrown tomatoes from his garden. Even though it was a short visit D’Arcy & Elio talked about the times that they worked together along with Elio’s dad and brother. A trip up to the Wallaman Falls was also on the agenda while staying here. We packed a picnic lunch and during this met a young German man, Moritz Beermann, who had travelled N.Z. and now Australia on his pushbike. Such a wonderful feat. It took us 1 1/4hrs to drive the steep climb to the waterfall and he had ridden up the day before in 3 hrs.
Another 2 nights was spent further north at Cardwell just relaxing. From there it was on to Mission Beach. Luckily we had friends, Peter & Denise Lewis, who had moved there 10yrs before from the Gold Coast and were able to stay on land opposite their home. The next door neighbours Les and Jean allowed us to use their power & water, which was very kind of them.
During this visit along with Denise and her sister Diane we had a day trip to the Tully Gorge and watched the kayakers come down the rapids. Because of the dry season the water level was a bit low and not as furious as in the wet, but good to watch. While staying in Mission Beach D’Arcy helped Peter finish his project of transforming his upper deck of the house from slatted railings to wire rungs. All up our stay in Mission was 9 nights and a very enjoyable visit.
Only a short run on Mon. 10th August to Babinda, where we stopped in an overnight rest area for 2 nights. While here we were able to go inland a short distance to the The Boulders. A very pretty place.
Arrived in Cairns on the 12th August in preparation for mum’s arrival from Brisbane the next day. She came for a visit for 2 weeks so we could celebrate her 80th birthday. Unfortunately after the first couple of days she wasn’t so well and continued not to be, so on her birthday it found us taking her to the drs. It still took right up to her departure for her to recover, so we unable to show her a good time. Although did manage a day trip to the Atherton Tablelands, which was enjoyable. Another day we went up to Mossman, The Daintree & Port Douglas. Just out of Mossman there was a place called Silky Oaks Lodge, where we had lunch and celebrated mum’s birthday, even though it was a couple of days late. Thankyou to Kerry & Andrea for telling us about this place. Would never have found it otherwise. Situated in the rainforest such an idyllic setting, along with lovely food.
My birthday, we managed to have lunch at the Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club. We spent some time here during our sailing trips up and down the coast, so were familiar with it.
So much to see and do in and around Cairns that we plan to come back again one day. We stayed at the Coconut Holiday Resort and is just a beautiful park. D’Arcy’s cousin, Josie from N.Z. was visiting her daughter, Karin in Cairns, so was fortunate to have them for a visit the day before left.
Also had a visit from Tania (Kernaghan) who was in Cairns for promotional work during the Cairns Festival. Tania and her family are friends from back home on the Gold Coast. It was lovely of her to take time out and come by along with her fiance Anthony.
We were also fortunate to have met a lovely family parked up beside us in the park. Michael & Shane Brady, along with their daughters, Rhianna and Emily, who have been travelling Australia in their Winnebago and reside from Gunnedah in NSW. Had a few good nights with them.
After leaving Cairns on Monday 31st August our plan was to travel west towards Normanton & Karumba in the Gulf along the Palmeston Highway from Innisfail. After passing through Millaa Millaa discovered there was something wrong with the truck and pulled up. Only to discover that the transmission had no fluid, due to overheating. Managed to get RACQ from Malanda (20klms away). After filling and trialing, decision was made to stay in Malanda and get it checked out the next day. Result being that a replacement transmission was needed. A new one ordered from Melbourne and sent to Cairns, where the necessary replacement would take place then sent back to Malanda to be installed in the truck. Today, 7th September and hopefully it may be ready by Friday 11th. We have had a hire car for the past week and managed to make use of the time here and see some interesting sights in the area of the Tablelands.
After leaving Cairns on Monday 31st August our plan was to travel west towards Normanton & Karumba in the Gulf along the Palmeston Highway from Innisfail. After passing through Millaa Millaa discovered there was something wrong with the truck and pulled up. Only to discover that the transmission had no fluid, due to overheating. Managed to get RACQ from Malanda (20klms away). After filling and trialing, decision was made to stay in Malanda and get it checked out the next day. Result being that a replacement transmission was needed. A new one ordered from Melbourne and sent to Cairns, where the necessary replacement would take place then sent back to Malanda to be installed in the truck. Today, 7th September and hopefully it may be ready by Friday 11th. We have had a hire car for the past week and managed to make use of the time here and see some interesting sights in the area of the Tablelands.
We do not have phone or internet service in the park, so therefore, I have to take my pc up town and in the park. Very annoying. It is hard to see things properly out in the daylight. Hence, unable to work the blog around properly..till next update...cheers to all...
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