Castle 2 the original kiosk
Today started with a grumpy attack..... Simons of course; I am never grumpy in the morning!
It had rained overnight and the mattress of the swag became damp due to the incline of the ground, not that it affected our sleep. Then water was found in the roof bag AGAIN, but this is nothing new either, nothing was damp except the bottom of the bag as we line it with floor mats to protect all of the other contents. Before we could pack everything up there was a shower again turning Mr Grumpy up another notch.
We did manage to get in a walk of Paronella Gardens before breakfast, so that we could see anything missed yesterday and take more photos, well I took photos and Simon continued to curse his non functioning camera, he did manage to take some video though. (see photo and video extra)
We had breakfast, and parked the camper in the car park while we met Lisa and Peter for coffee at the cafe on site. I purchased the history and picture book of the park, a couple of knickknack, looked through the museum while Simon fiddled with his camera some more.
We headed out for Ingham about 11:30, wondering if it would be a stop or a drive through, as we haven't yet heard from out next host Glen yet.
Simon had a massive attack of leg cramps, so I decided to drive so he could stretch out.
We drove on the back road the old Bruce Highway eventually joining the current highway and a noticeable improvement in the quality and width.
A detour via Mission Beach to see what every one talks about, and a bite to eat. We did drive up to a new housing estate where $390,000 gets you a 4395 square metre block with sea views adjoining the rain forest. Pass....
We then drove through Tully (wettest place in Australia; it wasnt raining!) then stopped for latte's in Cardwell, where we called Glen and left a voice message.
On to Ingham where we decided to book into the local caravan park and hopefully a call. We had just finished setting up and the call came (we could have saved the $28 and camped in Glens yard).
Chinese take away for tea, I couldn't face swatting mossies whilst cooking, not that we have purchased any food to cook, we could have had steamed asparagus (all that is in the fridge).
Simons grumpiness has settled though I am watching him as he has sworn to take a knife to the roof bag - but only to cut drainage holes in the base!
Cheers
Susan.
The Kauri Walk - the trees are 75 years old
The original toilet block - pretty ornate
Bats sleeping outside the "Tunnel of Love"
Picnic Tables with a view of the falls
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