WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE     CAIRNS

I am still feeling miserable. I do not get many colds, but when I do, they take a heavy toll.

After an early lunch, John went to bowls. He enjoyed the afternoon, but with moderate results only.

I cleaned the van and then read. I have found a reasonable book exchange not far from here and had a stock up on the way back yesterday.

The ducks come visiting regularly, for company, and the shade of this site is pleasant in what is now real heat.

I took some trouble over tea: salmon with a Chinese ginger marinade, with fries.