We had a great time seeing all of our Melbourne family then flew back to Cairns where we did some sightseeing, like normal tourists. Visits to Kuranda, the Cairns Aquarium and the Great Barrier Reef were good fun.

We left Cairns yesterday for the drive through the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and over the Herberton Range to Pinnarendi Station Stay and Cafe. We stayed here on the way north a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it so much that we decided to return. Previously we were wearing jumpers to get warm but today we are in shirts and tee-shirts in 34 deg. A highlight at Pinnarendi is the food; pizza nights, home-cooked sourdough bread, cooked breakfast, etc.

Tomorrow we will continue moving steadily south, 2700 km over the next 3 weeks Although it will be 39 deg here for the next few days, we are not in a hurry to get back to the cool weather

As usual, we are thinking of friends and family. Hope everyone keeps healthy and safe. From Ted and Jo.