Sugar cane fields as far as the eye can see. I saw plenty between Port Douglas and Mackay as I made my way down the coast of Queensland. (And that’s a hell of a long way!) Sugar cane harvest was in full swing. Amazing to think how much sugar we consume.
At Cairns and in many places I visited the councils build beautiful lagoons, really just flash swimming pools, beside the sea. Palm trees and shade sails, some even have sandy beaches.
At the Travellers Oasis, John a lovely young Welsh man made everyone feel welcome even us oldies. He had that gift of making everyone feel special. He recommended we went out on the sailing vessel ‘Ocean Free’ for the day. What an adventure with only 38 guests and a really well trained young crew who served up copious amounts of delicious food all day.
Judy and I went snorkelling with the snorkelling guide on the reef. However the current was strong and the waves a bit too much for my liking, so after about 20 minutes Judy and I had had enough. However it was very exciting to have actually done it. Sailing back to Cairns in late afternoon was wonderful. It was Judy’s first time on a sailing boat and she loved it.
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