We had a most enjoyable stay at Archer Creek, it's only 11 k out of Ravenshoe which was on the news 2 years ago when a car ran into the bakery and the gas tank exploded . The young woman who was looking after it for her Grandparents to go away on holiday, was badly burnt. The town was badly shaken by this , but like small towns, have rallied around and the bakery is flourishing again. We don't know about the young woman.
We had good company, the campfire at night was most enjoyable & they moved on the next morning. A small 'slideon' (small accommodation that slides on a small tray truck) came in and set up on our other side. They were very friendly, Gordon & Melva, they immediately got busy setting up and strung a clothes line up between trees & hung out the wash they had done at the Community Caravan Park in Ravenshoe while having a lovely hot shower there. Only a gold coin donation & you don't have to be staying at the Park! They were just passing through. I had been into the town during the morning and was able to get the few things I needed, especially nice 'Helgas Bread' I have a pet hate of white bread!!
Mid afternoon we heard a very upset Melva, crying!!! Gordon came over & asked if we would watch their 'stuff' as they wanted to go back to the Caravan Park........Melva had lost her watch, a valuable gift. Brian immediately said , no need for you to pack down, he would take her in. What a thrill that someone had handed it in, they had been camping there but had now left. One VERY grateful lady. Also very grateful to Brian.
On the 4th we set off for Atherton, but stopped at Ravenshoe for a beautiful shower!💦💦💦💦
Oh, the drive into Atherton is transporting one into another world. Australia is an amazing country, kilometres after kilometres of dry scrub and then into rain forest of the Atherton Tablelands, its such an extraordinary thrill winding our way through the magnificent scenery. We came straight out to this Park, only 8 k north. It is the sight of the largest military hospital in the Southern Hemisphere, a 3000 bed hospital which treated 60,000 patients from 1943 to 1945. The park is divided into two areas, one for camping which would take abou 150 self contained caravans, no tenting allowed. And a Memorial area, of rocks with plaques telling the names and units of service personnel who died here.
Today, 5th , we have been to town, needed gas bottle refill & a look around to renew aquatance with the town we stayed in 2 years ago. Also went for a drive out to lake Tinaroo through such fertile grounds. One of Australia's food baskets.
We are staying here until Wednesday because we are getting the car serviced on Tuesday morning. It's been quite a search to find somewhere without having to go to Cairns. Brian was not happy with the service that was done on our Ford Territory in Cairns so didn't want the Isuzu done there ( they did a lot of fancy extras & charged the fancy price!).
Well, I'm up to date again. And will post some photos next.
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