Cairns

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Worth the wait

Fish feeding (and is that a crocodile?)

Cheer, cheer, the red and the white ...

Harry Potter impersonation under the new shade

Mist and mud on the waterfront

We have been in Cairns for almost a week – how time flies!  The first couple of days were spent setting up the awning (plus sides), then adding the new shade extension to the front.  It was also necessary to find time for a visit to the doctor and a CT scan for Himself (results pending) and most importantly, a visit to Movenpick for that much anticipated ice cream!  It was sooooo good.  Of course, a trip to Bunnings was also essential for a pot plant and rain gauge (26 mls since we bought it on Saturday) and something else that we just had to have.  Throw in renewing our membership at Cazaley’s (and a small addition to the washing machine money J), some retail therapy, a massage and another ice cream and that about filled out time.  Himself’s favourite broom (well, only broom actually) decided it wanted a much shorter handle; it was amazing how many snickers he received walking out of the shopping centre riding his new broom!

Tuesday evening saw us venture back to Edgehill Bowls Club for our usual triples game and to renew acquaintanceships; we both came home with prizes, although I won the booby prize and Himself was in the winning team.  Profitable night all round.

The weather has been a bit iffy, being hot and humid and with some drizzly rain during a couple of days and a few heavier falls overnight.  This morning we even enjoyed some "free camping," with the power going off at some time during the night, it was necessary to light the gas, boil the kettle, grill the toast and wonder about the people who said only half their power was off - the lights were still working!  Perhaps the lights were operating off the 12 volt system???

Our daily walks along Freshwater Creek have revealed how much damage was done during the March floods – it is amazing how much debris still exists and how high it is!  There is still plenty of work for the local council to undertake but at least the vegetation grows very quickly.