After a great nights sleep we were ready to hit the road by 7.30 this morning. Marco filled our Engel with meat before we left so I’m looking forward to eating some good grass fed beef over the coming weeks.
It is around 300km from Gundiah to Tannum Sands that should have taken us around five hours, but there is so much stop and go roadworks along this stretch of road, that it took us a lot longer. The roads are full of potholes after the drenching this area has received so any repairs to the roads are welcome.
Arriving into Tannum Sands we are reminded of how lovely this stretch of the Queensland coast is, and Philip said that we should have booked two nights instead of one. To get to the caravan park we drive along the Esplanade, where there are dozens of stalls being erected for the markets that are being held tonight.
The check in at the caravan park is an easy process and we are directed to a site that is close to the amenities. It doesn't take us long to set up the van, devour salad sandwiches, wash all the bedding and then nanny nap for half an hour. By the time we do all that, it is time for us to have our shower and go and meet our friends.
It's always great to catch up with friends and Lynn and Graham are no exception. The conversation flows so easily as we both have lots to report on our independent travels. They are in the process of selling some of their real estate and making the move to Townsville. I am very excited that they will be a lot closer to us now. I see lots of trips to Townsville in the coming years!
We had dinner reservations at the Tannum Sands Hotel and it is a lovely venue with sweeping views over the Pacific Ocean. Our reserved table was inside the hotel but we elected to sit outside as the temperature was very mild. This is a very welcome change after all the rain and cold we have experienced.
The menu is extensive but my eyes immediately fell on the Arancini Balls, that I can never pass up. They were delicious. I followed it up with a Caesar Salad that was also enjoyable. Philip chose the Seafood Basket and Lynn the Chicken Salad. I forget what Graham ordered. Everyone enjoyed their meals.
We headed back to Lynn and Grahams place for Tea and Coffee after our dinner, and talked about our future plans. Hopefully, we will all be able to celebrate New Year together in Palm Cove. Nothing definite but it is on the table.
Today we will strive to get to the Barracrab Caravan Park at Clareview. It is a good place to stay and we have stayed here many times. It is a Dugong feeding area and hopefully, if the tides are right, we will get to see them frolicking in the shallow water. I find them fascinating.
On another note, the 12 volt side of our three month old Akai TV has died. I can't believe yet another thing has failed us. Fortunately it still works on 240v but it's not the point really. It came with a three year warranty but goodness me, you would expect it would last a bit longer than three months!
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