And so it was time to leave the island. As excited that I should have been, about to continue our journey around Australia, I felt somewhat empty and sad that our wedding and holiday with family and friends had gone by so fast. We waved goodbye to our family that remained on Daydream Island, I made a bad attempt at holding back any tears, and we headed for the mainland.
By the time we arrived at Airlie Beach the tears had dried up and we were on the road to pick up Bear, Xena & the camper trailer. I soon realised that the sad moment of one chapter in my life ending would soon be replaced with the excitement of another chapter beginning.
Nissan loaded with our travel angel pinned to the dash mat (thanks Aunty Carmel), we headed for a long drive of approx 30km to Conway Beach for a short overnight stay. Here we could get our mainland bearings and figure out where the road would take us tomorrow.
Conway beach is only about a ½ hour drive from Airlie Beach and much the opposite kind of town. With the only small shop and bar at the caravan park, a few holiday rental houses the town is quiet and relaxing. The long stretch of beach was fantastic for the dogs to stretch their legs and have some fun after being in the kennel for 5 days, but that was about all it was good for.
The town is renowned for fishing and crabbing as the river meets the ocean, but as we were only in town overnight the boat failed to hit the water. Next time!
The caravan park would have to be one of the most colourful I have ever seen, and a very interesting ladies amenities. Each toilet/shower door appears as a front door painted in beautiful bright colours and shower heads coming straight down from the ceiling. Very creative and a great weekend away for local families and fishermen!
Only day 1 on the road and already Ben had been asked to help wire a plug for another traveller. With $20 in hand we were packed up and heading out towards Bowen. We couldn't get out the gate though without our first bit of marriage advice from a lovely couple married 45 years. They told us learn to say "Yes Dear!" and "Never stop talking!" and we all know i've got the talking down pat!
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