19th July – Sunday
A good night’s sleep, and much warmer than the previous few nights – didn’t need the fluffy slippers this morning.
First thing this morning was to wash the bedspread and get rid of the dust. Apart from Croydon, all caravan parks from, and including, Mt Isa have been very dirty and dusty. It just feels so much more civilised to get rid of the dust and have a good clean. With lots of water pressure (and good water), the shower this morning was very pleasant.
It was while the shower was being cleaned and himself was sitting outside enjoying the sun, that he suddenly realised we had a plumbing problem. Instead of disappearing down the sump, the water draining from the shower was running straight onto the ground! A crawl under the caravan revealed the waste pipe had broken off and disappeared during yesterday’s journey. Fortunately, the two broken ends were able to be joined by a piece of flexible piping and 100 mph tape.
We had to return the Landcruiser to Atherton this morning and, after checking prices of hire cars in Cairns, decided to hire another “bomb” from the fellow in Atherton. The Landcruiser cost $135 per day and the Holden Astra is only $45. Being a Holden, it probably should be much cheaper! At least no one knows us up here.
We decided to have lunch at Atherton, seeing as it was noon by the time we changed the cars over. A slow drive up and down the main street revealed we had a choice of either McDonalds or McDonalds. After a quick toss of a coin, we decided to eat at McDonalds. At least on the return journey to Cairns we were able to stop at a roadside stall and buy some avocadoes and bananas. Bags were $2 each – 5 avocadoes or 8 bananas.
Since returning to the caravan park, we have received quite a few comments about towing the caravan with the Astra!
A good night’s sleep, and much warmer than the previous few nights – didn’t need the fluffy slippers this morning.
First thing this morning was to wash the bedspread and get rid of the dust. Apart from Croydon, all caravan parks from, and including, Mt Isa have been very dirty and dusty. It just feels so much more civilised to get rid of the dust and have a good clean. With lots of water pressure (and good water), the shower this morning was very pleasant.
It was while the shower was being cleaned and himself was sitting outside enjoying the sun, that he suddenly realised we had a plumbing problem. Instead of disappearing down the sump, the water draining from the shower was running straight onto the ground! A crawl under the caravan revealed the waste pipe had broken off and disappeared during yesterday’s journey. Fortunately, the two broken ends were able to be joined by a piece of flexible piping and 100 mph tape.
We had to return the Landcruiser to Atherton this morning and, after checking prices of hire cars in Cairns, decided to hire another “bomb” from the fellow in Atherton. The Landcruiser cost $135 per day and the Holden Astra is only $45. Being a Holden, it probably should be much cheaper! At least no one knows us up here.
We decided to have lunch at Atherton, seeing as it was noon by the time we changed the cars over. A slow drive up and down the main street revealed we had a choice of either McDonalds or McDonalds. After a quick toss of a coin, we decided to eat at McDonalds. At least on the return journey to Cairns we were able to stop at a roadside stall and buy some avocadoes and bananas. Bags were $2 each – 5 avocadoes or 8 bananas.
Since returning to the caravan park, we have received quite a few comments about towing the caravan with the Astra!
Another warm day and now that we are near the coast, the weather is much more humid. We have also seen clouds today, the first time for over six weeks.
1 comment:
Glad to hear that everything worked out and you are relaxing in beautiful Cairns. Plenty of cloud here, raining again! Shan
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