WEDNESDAY 20 MAY     AIRLIE BEACH

In the morning, John drove into town to arrange the photocopying of some of the WW1 material relating to his father – to send to various family members.

I had a great swim in the pool – love it. We heard a news item the other day that a tourist swimming in the sea at South Molle Island got stingered and had to be air lifted out. No stingers in pools!

In the afternoon, John bowled.

I cycled to the town centre shops, and went for a browse. Bought a caravan magazine that looked to have some interesting destinations featured. Was tempted by some sandals, but resisted buying them. I rode almost 7kms.

We are regularly visited in camp by scrub turkeys, as well as the prowling goannas and a green tree snake. The wild life is not so wild, around here. In fact, it tends towards being rather too familiar! There are also plenty of green ants around. We have seen a pair of sunbirds too – lovely.

Tea was left over frankfurts for John, and a tin of tuna for me, with salads.