I forgot one very important event when we went to Port Douglas. We saw a real live crocodile in the wild! There is a large crocodile which lives in the Mowbray River and likes to sun himself on the mud when the tide is low and the tide was low and the sun was shining.
Saturday morning (the sun was still shining and the tide was still out), the weather continued to be very hot and Maureen and I had a girls’ morning out. Our first stop was at Rusty’s Market and we discovered that mangoes are now in season – in Darwin! The fruit is being imported into Cairns, for a price. However, the local strawberries are absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed a wander around the Saturday market on the Esplanade. It was so hot during the afternoon that I actually sat on the edge of the caravan park’s swimming pool and dangled my feet in the water!
Sunday was rather a busy day for us; we attended a concert by David Helfgott during the afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed his playing, especially his signature “Flight of the Bumblebee.” After seeing David performing, we realised how well Geoffrey Rush portrayed him in “Shine.” After the performance, we made our way to the RSL and managed to watch some of the Sydney Swans game before the Vietnam Veterans’ Day Service. Prior to the service commencing, a young female (no doubting she was female!), wearing very tight, short silver lame shorts and something that passed for a very brief bikini top, skated passed the old diggers. As one, they all executed a perfect "Eyes Right!" Following the service, the President of the RSL shouted everyone to a drink and nibbles were also provided. We then stayed for a meal and even managed to visit the Night Markets. This market is really aimed at the Asian tourists and is absolutely full of souvenirs (some rather on the tacky side) and dozens of masseurs offering full massages for $15. However, the ambience is somewhat lacking.
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Les is looking very distinguished with his medals.
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