I can see clearly now the rain has gone.

Once we hit Mission Beach the sun burst through the clouds, and the skies were once again blue. All the drama and regret that filled our souls in Tully Gorge was cleansed. The All Aussie Adventure road trip was BACK ON!

We set up camp, got the solar panels charging the battery, applied some water proofer to the tent and laughed at our weaker, former selves for doubting our camping ability. What a bunch of fucking LOSERS they were! Bushman Tom was back.

All good

Although we were in a private caravan park, we got a good spot in the open. The space we needed to sort out our gear and get our shit in order.

After a short walk around the “town”, we bought some food to make cheese toasties and headed back to camp.

The next day we woke to blue skies. Everything was perfect, even the numerous young backpackers couldn’t ruin my mood.

Solar powered Becky

We spent the morning washing clothes and tidying the car, before heading off for some lunch, a wander around town and then onto the important task of Cassowary spotting. 

Cassowary hunting is serious business

We came to this area 10 years ago, when we travelled up from Sydney. It had changed quite a bit since then, and we spent some time wandering about commenting about how things were different back then.

 

I 'member it being different

One thing was the same from our last visit; we didn’t see any Cassowaries. However, we did find evidence of one in the form of shit. Yep, we found Cassowary shit, and I took a photo. We also saw a Kangaroo with a small head. Exciting times.

Cassowary poo

You need to stop with the 'roids, mate

The whole area is lovely, and we found a great house we can buy, once I get my mitts on my inheritance... no rush, Mum.

I'll take it. Do you accept flybuys?

We took some photos of the beach, then headed back and spent the next couple of hours repacking the car… Tomorrow we are back on the road and heading north again. We're planning a quick stop in Cairns, before heading up to Daintree NP. Nothing can stop us now, except a bit of drizzle of course.

Please don't rain again