Friday August 19th
Lesson for today (well last night): look both sides of the van when parking for the night.
View to the left – magnificent
To the right – train line. Trains run at night on this line. Trains are noisy.
Back on the road and the witty roadside sign writer is still messing with the minds of parents travelling with kids.
Still a long way to go kids.
Still 2 hours to Rocky kids
In the meantime we are back in good old fashioned Aussie bush. It's a long, straight not that interesting bit of road to be honest. Although our interest was sparked at one point when a couple by the side of the road appeared to be carving slices off a bit of road kill. Luckily at 100 km/h you don't get to see too much detail otherwise I probaby wouldn't be sleeping tonight.
Quick quizz: What is the highest mountain Queensland.
Morning tea stop this morning at Marlborough, along with 20 other vans. It's not a big town, the van population tripled the population of the town.
Our plan tonight was to stop at Yepoon, on Vicki's recommendation. Unfortunately Vicki may have recommended it too a few other people – Yepoon is full. Well the park we wanted to stay at is anyway. As an aside it's a much bigger town than expected. Very pretty though, Caravan Park right on the beach.
Proof readers note: Wasn't Yepoon the name of a Spike Milligan book?
Editors note: No, I think you are thinking of Puckoon. You could have been thinking of That's Amazing but that would be amazing because it doesn't sound anything like Yepoon, or Puckoon.
Drove on down the scenic way through Roslyn Bay (sorry Ros, that's the way they spell it).
Ended up staying at the Island View caravan park at Kinka Beach.
Editors note: That's Kinka Beach, not Kinky Beach.
Unfortunately
The good news though is that you can view the island. Great Keppel that is.
More good news, on the health front, straight after checking in we headed off for a walk along the beach. Not so good news, on the health front, we did the walk while munching on caramel Magnums. Never mind, good health is all about balance.
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| That's NOT Great Keppel Island |
Editors note: The next pair of magnums should get us a free one because the wrapper says one in six contain a prize. Here's hoping.
It was bit cool on the beach with a stiff sea breeze, but we soldiered on. Back in the park it continued to cool down quite rapidly so it was wine o'clock and dinner inside tonight.
Not sure what Di did tonight but I watched the movie the Fighter. A real life Rocky. Christian Bale won the academy award for Best Supporting Actor. Well deserved, well if that wasn't acting he was doing he should seek immediate medical help.
Saturday 20th August
Booked in for two nights here so had a bit of a lay in this morning, until Mum called.
A lazy day, just for a change. Steve finished reading a book, did some studying for a phone interview later in the week.
Bit of exercise in the afternoon for Steve with a long walk along the beach.
A lovely sunny day albeit a bit cool in the shade.
Quiz answer: Mt Bartle Frere
Anybody remember the question?
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