20th June 2015
We all had good fun on Pat’s B-day as Adam Christen and the grandchildren came over with the surprise of bringing there tent with then and will be staying the night
just across the pathway from us.
So Pat Adam started to put the tent up. Caitlin and Lachlan trying to help at first
then gave up as playing was more important .
But they got there after the tent was finished.
We had a lovely BBQ after I was in charge of the fly-swat.
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The next day we all went out for a ride with Adam and Christine’s friend’s
witch was a very nice day.
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Adam’s B-day . We spent the day with him at his home .
The children were busy playing there games on the computer .
So we ordered a pizza to save Christine cooking witch we all enjoyed.
We had to leave about 4 pm to do a last bite of shopping the get the van ready for the next day.
Saying goodbye was sad but we have had a great time altogether.
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We left Townsville on Tuesday 23rd June
To start making our way up the coast we were going to stop at a place called
Paronella Park near Cairns
But when we got there it was not as we were told fist they had a very busy day.
Then wanted to charge us $38. Dollars each for entry and to park in a field with
no Water - power - toilets- and very muddy as it had been raining.
I will always have a go at any thing .
But trying to walk with my walker in mud then when you come back to the van
and trying to clean of the mud of .No way
So we both decided to give it a miss.
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After having lunch we carried on to Cairns were we are now for a few days
in a Caravan park about 5 k’s south of Cairns and is a lovely park
Once all set up we went for a ride into Cairns .and found the main water front with a big swimming pool and lovely walk way but still very overcast.
They have made a pool for the people to use as there is only mud flats and no sandy beaches
Plus the odd Crocodile
The very large pool go’s right up to the main shopping area
But nice walk ways along the water front
We walk around to the marina to have a look at all the lovely boats
This one was selling fresh sea food.
It was a nice walk back to the car park.
Next day it just about rained all day so went for a ride did some shopping
and spent the rest of the day in the van.
We left by 9am next day as wanted make our way to Cooktown qld
Pat handing in the keys then of we go
Heading towards Mossman turn of to Cooktown
Lovely coast line
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We arrived at Cooktown in the afternoon
so left it till the next day to go have a look around the Town
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They call this fountain - The Survival of Cooktown is our Fresh Water
A small local stall fair only had about 7 stalls
Captain Cooks Memorial statue
Lady's selling there plants
It is for the children to play in . Called -The Singing ship
With built in instruments to play on and sounded good
Down at the local pier
Looking at the town from the light house lookout
The Endeavor River
Very windy up the top of lighthouse lookout
Aerial photo I have put in to see.
Just a pretty flower we saw at the information center
we will be leaving Cooktown tomorrow
29th June
So by again till our next stop or two.
by from Maureen and Pat .
Our little Riley family's love to you all xxxx
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