Kandanga.

Planning is harder when you don't have a plan! Knowing how long and how far makes it easier to decide what will be needed. Anyway, the main thing is to get going and what you don't have you probably don't really need, right?

Leisurely mid-morning departure heading north on the Bruce Hwy. Just ~80km to Kandanga. Weather: hot, dry and windy. Hilly closing on Kandanga. A good test for the MH's transmission, brakes, cooling system -all passed. Camped in the center of town, a grassy lot with plenty of shade, a popular free camp. Noted that re-construction of the pub, burnt down December last year, has started. Also worked out what all those strange shapes are on the side of the road and in other unexpected places.

A travel plan starts to firm up based on the weather forecast for the coming days. Hot and getting hotter, the coast is looking good. I know just the spot -the last visit was over four years ago. Nice having a plan.

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Cotton Tree

October already and I'm still here at Cotton Tree, but been doing stuff.

Like nibbling away at a few improvements to the unit whilst I have the motorhome stored at my sister's new investment property nearby. The trusty motorhome has required a bit of attention by way of the transmission and brake servicing. And of course a road safety check -required for heavy vehicles each year. Unfortunately, she was damaged during the testing procedure so some more mucking about for that.

The weather has warmed and it's a good time for being out and about. SUPing on the river, walking, bike riding and climbing mountains. It's a great place to be, with lots to do, if you have to stop in one place for a while.

New Day.

Old Day.

Climbing Mt Ngungun with the girls.

Cotton Tree -a photo collection

You may well ask -where have you been? You may then ask -what happened between Magnetic Island and Cotton Tree? Both fair questions. The truth is all of a sudden I was over it! Several reasons and one of them -the trusty motorhome's transmission was needing some attention. So here one minute, gone the next. And a severe case of destination fixation finds me back in Cotton Tree.

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Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island, again. First time walked, then riding the push bike and now hiring a scooter. The scooter around Maggie is the best fun you can have sitting down. Admittedly there's not lots of road to travel but the hills, beaches, bays and views make it very entertaining and the scooters are just sooo much fun.

Townsville - Dam Fine Rally

Another year -another Dam Fine Rally. The same format every year but still just a bit interesting. A Trade Day during the rally provides some interesting displays and talks on all things motorhome and touring. But the best bit is the weather and tripping in-and-about Townsville.

335 -vehicles of all sorts