Gardens and Winnings

Thursday, 30 August 2012

Two sleeps left in Cairns before we start to head south.

Tuesday evening was very profitable – we (one of us, anyway) definitely enjoyed our final evening at the Edge Hill Bowls Club. With some time to spare before the start of the game, we decided to “donate” our three $1 coins to the club’s poker machines. Himself very quickly lost his money but somehow I ended up with five free spins (don’t ask, because I don’t know!) which resulted in a win of over $13. Needless to say, being rank amateurs, we were at a loss as to how to actually get the money out of the machine! Eventually noticed a small button right at the very top which said “Collect.” We now have more coins in the washing machine money box.

The actual bowls game went well, for one of us anyway. I played lead in a pairs combination playing against triples teams and our teamwork was so good we won the evening’s competition – a $30 meat voucher each. Les wasn’t quite so lucky and won the $5 booby prize.

Wednesday morning was spent at the hairdresser – a much needed trim was long overdue. The afternoon was spent having a “holiday,” with the weather being too hot and humid for much activity. To say farewell to Cairns, we decided to treat ourselves to a nice dinner at Barnacle Bill’s Restaurant. A seafood medley and barramundi with prawns didn’t really leave any room for dessert. The balmy evening (25 degrees) added to the enjoyment.

Today we returned to the Botanic Gardens for another wander through the shady gardens – very pleasant, with many more plants in flower than an our previous visit, as well as many Ulysses butterflies flitting about. Cat headed off into the “jungle” looking for adventure, but wasn’t all that happy when he became entangled in the plants.

On our return to the caravan park, we stopped at the Whitfield Butchers to make use of the meat voucher. We now have eight meals tucked away in the freezer.

Tonight we are off to another classical concert, part of the Cairns Festival.