William & Laura's Travels

Arrived in Townsville during the day and had a bit of a nosy about. At first glance there didn't seem to be much to do. Went down to the esplanade to discover the big pool was being refurbished and was out of use. Continued along the strand which was quite pretty and discovered that there was a cultural festival to be held over the next week. Excellent! We had a drive up Castle Hill which from the top offered great 360degree views of Townsville and out to sea. At night we went to an Irish pub for drinks and food. Sitting at the bar William reckoned he recognised the girl at the end of the bar. She wasn't familiar to me but then he decided he had heard her say Pitlochry and so went over to ask! Turns out she was from near Dunkeld and they knew some fo the same people. Small world!!! She was doing the same as us. It was so good to hear a familiar accent.

Over the nest few days we went to the reef headquarters aquarium which was really good although not as good as snorkelling in the real thing. It is the largest indoor living reef in the world. We also spent some time down at the waterfront fishing where Willie caught a big catfish. Pretty ugly looking thing. It got chucked back in. The cultural festival was really good too. we got to see dancing, entertainment & singing from lots of different cultures. One group called the Suwon Korea Cultural Group were excellent. They played music while dancing and birling long ribbons attached to there hat around there body. They were something else!! Also got to see a big carnival with lots of fancy floats associated with the festival. And try different foods from around the world...mmmm.

On our last day there we went to say bye to Lorna from the Irish pub before heading South to Ayr then Bowen thinking we should get some work.