Today, was an early morning. First thing we are off to Horseshoe bay on the northern-eastern part of the island. Exploring the local town, walking the beach, sampling the fish and chips, and even a quick dip into the ocean was upon our agenda.
We attempt to find the lagoon, but due to the brush, decide against it. There was a sense of flip flops, over grown bushes, unmaintained trail, and snakes known to be in the area that didn’t quiet mix to well in our minds.
Away we went upon the bus to “The Forts”. This was a moderate/easy 4 km hike through the national forest to a site used in WW2 high in the mountains. We saw a gunnery, the lookout point, the range plateau, where the old workshop once stood, and a few other historical landmarks. We also happened to see rare things. TWO, yes my friends, TWO wild Koalas perched in the trees. Sleeping. One of them happened to wake up in the middle of our watching them/photographing.
When we finally got down from “The Forts”, we cruise threw Acadia Bay and back to our hostel for a quick dip in the pool. We have our lunch, and head off to Picnic bay. Unfortunately, it leaves much to be desired. Just a lot of empty buildings, and a pier. There was a giant boat though. And I do mean giant. It had three sets of “oars” that when moved back and forth like and elliptical machine, the prop on the back would move. Not overly fast, but still was moving.
Currently, we are packing and preparing to be on a bus for about, oh, 36 hours? Luckily/ironically we get to have a layover that’s about a day long in Mackay Airport. Next stop, Brisbane!
Till next time,
Yours In Rovering,
Kimberly McGilvray
xox
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