Port Douglas Holiday
16/10/05 22:10
Good afternoon,
Well, don't let anyone tell you it doesn't rain in Queensland. Seven nights, eight days of pretty regular precipitation during the advertised 'dry' season. Bah! And while we are complaining what is happening with my golf? A lazy $104.50 was shelled out for a round at The Links in Port Douglas, a very fine Thomson, Wolveridge and Perrett design. Only to play awfully and lose eight balls and that was after retrieving two from the swamp edges. It was a little windy but please show me the way to the lesson tee....
So much for the negatives. It was still fun as the temperature was relatively warm, and the scenery (Daintree River, Barrier Reef coastline and general tropical vegetation) is well worth the price of admission.
As an added bonus this year, your correspondent got up close and personal (although not in the biblical sense) with (in no particular order) - Geckos, Grass Snakes, Crocodiles, Ospreys, Sun Birds, Skinks, wild Pigs and Bush Turkeys! Great value and a welcome change from the horses, cows, bull and dog here at home in (freezing) Melbourne.
(Gummy the Croc, Daintree River - 2005)
One surprise was the rental car. A bog standard Falcon with only 2000 kms on the clock. It steered, stopped and went beautifully. The seats were very comfortable, the stereo strong and clear, and given the conditions, the wipers were excellent! But, as always I forgot to pack some CDs, so a trip to a local 'mall' was in order to stock up.
The final highlight for me was the food. Memorable locations were 2Fish (a Gold Band Snapper fillet), Sassi's (Barramundi fillet grilled and drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar). Breakfasts at Thala Beach Lodge were spectacular for the food and the view through the forest to the ocean.
(Big Barra Cafe, Daintree - 2005)
Looking forward to next year already.
Bye for now, BomberBoy
Well, don't let anyone tell you it doesn't rain in Queensland. Seven nights, eight days of pretty regular precipitation during the advertised 'dry' season. Bah! And while we are complaining what is happening with my golf? A lazy $104.50 was shelled out for a round at The Links in Port Douglas, a very fine Thomson, Wolveridge and Perrett design. Only to play awfully and lose eight balls and that was after retrieving two from the swamp edges. It was a little windy but please show me the way to the lesson tee....
So much for the negatives. It was still fun as the temperature was relatively warm, and the scenery (Daintree River, Barrier Reef coastline and general tropical vegetation) is well worth the price of admission.
As an added bonus this year, your correspondent got up close and personal (although not in the biblical sense) with (in no particular order) - Geckos, Grass Snakes, Crocodiles, Ospreys, Sun Birds, Skinks, wild Pigs and Bush Turkeys! Great value and a welcome change from the horses, cows, bull and dog here at home in (freezing) Melbourne.
(Gummy the Croc, Daintree River - 2005)
One surprise was the rental car. A bog standard Falcon with only 2000 kms on the clock. It steered, stopped and went beautifully. The seats were very comfortable, the stereo strong and clear, and given the conditions, the wipers were excellent! But, as always I forgot to pack some CDs, so a trip to a local 'mall' was in order to stock up.
The final highlight for me was the food. Memorable locations were 2Fish (a Gold Band Snapper fillet), Sassi's (Barramundi fillet grilled and drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar). Breakfasts at Thala Beach Lodge were spectacular for the food and the view through the forest to the ocean.
(Big Barra Cafe, Daintree - 2005)
Looking forward to next year already.
Bye for now, BomberBoy