We left Wonga beach today. Still very blowy, but I think the weather was a bit unusual for this time of the year, although it was a nice change all the same. We are now heading south towards Brisbane to catch the plane in 3 weeks. We headed back along the treacherous road towards Cairns. Just after Port Douglas the sign says "Crash zone next 27km", great fun with "Big Bertha" in tow!!! We stop at Cairns Central to pick up mail at the Post Office, Glen's Mum has forwarded all our bills on, they are all getting paid, but I am very thankful the BAS isn't due until the end of October, as the book keeping, a bit like the kids school work, has gone out the window since the NT!!!
We drive for a long time but we don't get very far, between the rough roads and the roadworks it is "stop, start" all day. Never before have we had to stop for road works where you can turn the engine off and get out of the car and have a stretch and a chat to the car in front. We've been able to do this a couple of times in Queensland. At about 4pm we start looking for a free camp rest area. The first one we stop at is Begal Beach but there is no room which is a real shame as it is lovely spot. Next one is Toomulla beach. This is a nice grassed shaded area with flushing toilets and a playground and room for us so we don't have to unhook. So we decide to stop here. Dad, Bluewater was just up the road but we didn't want to risk it in case it was full. The rest areas are great here, there a lot that are off the road and they usually have flushing toilets.
So an early night tonight as we are just on battery so the whole van just reads until lights out.
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