17th July – Friday
The novelty of an outback Queensland holiday has definitely worn off by this stage.
Les spent last night at the Carrington Hotel in Atherton – fortunately he had packed his nightie because the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night! False alarm.
Still no good news about the car but it does sound as though “permanent” repairs can be affected by the middle of next week, at the earliest. The word “manifold” has been mentioned, I believe. Also the words “new computer” which would have to come from Japan. Not going there at this stage!
Les has managed to secure the use of a 4WD for a few days so that we can move the caravan, and me, to Cairns on Saturday. This will upset someone who has been on our site and was dearly hoping we wouldn’t arrive before Sunday. Bad luck. The “borrowed” vehicle doesn’t have caravan brakes, nor will our specialised caravan hitch fit it. However, we will be able to travel slowly and make it to Cairns. Going down the big hill from Kuranda to Cairns will be the really “interesting” part – we will have to do it in low gear and no doubt, cause a fair bit of muttering by people in cars following us! Stiff!!! (I’ve lost my sense of humour, if case you hadn’t noticed!)
A caravan containing two small, hairy, yapping, snarling dogs has pulled in beside us. Cat took one look, hissed and turned his back. I am looking for a piece of 4x2, as I am sure this would solve their problem. (See end of above paragraph.)
Another very cold night and Cat was quite glad of the opportunity to snuggle up in the big bed with the electric blanket.
The novelty of an outback Queensland holiday has definitely worn off by this stage.
Les spent last night at the Carrington Hotel in Atherton – fortunately he had packed his nightie because the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night! False alarm.
Still no good news about the car but it does sound as though “permanent” repairs can be affected by the middle of next week, at the earliest. The word “manifold” has been mentioned, I believe. Also the words “new computer” which would have to come from Japan. Not going there at this stage!
Les has managed to secure the use of a 4WD for a few days so that we can move the caravan, and me, to Cairns on Saturday. This will upset someone who has been on our site and was dearly hoping we wouldn’t arrive before Sunday. Bad luck. The “borrowed” vehicle doesn’t have caravan brakes, nor will our specialised caravan hitch fit it. However, we will be able to travel slowly and make it to Cairns. Going down the big hill from Kuranda to Cairns will be the really “interesting” part – we will have to do it in low gear and no doubt, cause a fair bit of muttering by people in cars following us! Stiff!!! (I’ve lost my sense of humour, if case you hadn’t noticed!)
A caravan containing two small, hairy, yapping, snarling dogs has pulled in beside us. Cat took one look, hissed and turned his back. I am looking for a piece of 4x2, as I am sure this would solve their problem. (See end of above paragraph.)
Another very cold night and Cat was quite glad of the opportunity to snuggle up in the big bed with the electric blanket.
The photo is of a new house in town.
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Get the feeling that it will be a long time before you and Les return to George Town. We will keep fingers crossed that Paj gets well soon.
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