Paradise Found

We finally made it to the beautiful Far North Queensland coast at Townsville and continued northward to Mission Beach. We really don't need to go any further as you can see by the photos. Our caravan park is right on the beach.....the weather is superb and we are sharing our adventure with Maureen and Richard (my twin sister).

The island you see just off the beach is Dunk Island which has an upmarket resort and great walking trails. We spend time every day walking the beach with the dog (Tilly), swimming and just enjoying our good fortune. Rainforest prevails around this part of the world and we have done a fair bit of 'hiking' (really only walking) through the bush in our quest to sight the elusive Cassowary...... (large native bird, flightless, and close to extinction). We are assured that they are about but as of today we have failed in this endeavour. Fishing is a popular pastime here and a few of the other residents have boats and, judging by the size of their catches, are very successful fisherman. We are having fresh fish again tonight - courtesy of our neighbours. Mackeral, I believe, and Eric will be the masterchef at the bbq.

Roadside stalls have supplied our fresh bananas, avocados and pawpaws..... The avos are 6 for $1 and every one is perfect.. sounds like heaven doesn't it?

We will continue north next week but our route and itinerary is still undecided - ho hum life is tough.........