Back from the Tip and Weipa. While in Weipa, Dean my second son became ill and was flown out by air ambulance. This has been our main concern for several weeks. Glad to say he is on the mend after being under the care of a specialist in Townsville. Once back in Cairns though it gave Susan and I some time to catch up with my brother Warren and Nola and discuss their recent 8 week holiday which was a trip to Darwin in their caravan. We're comparing notes here in Shane's back yard in Cairns. Susan and I started our keep fit program of walking again in Cairns and spent quite a few days walking the Red Arrow climb on Edge Hill. Tough after a lay off.










We did not have long in Cairns as we needed to get to Townsville to support Dean who was in the early stages of diagnosis. Here he is with his motor bike. Anybody that knows my opinion of these things may find it a surprise to have it even on the Blog. Well it's his pride and joy and it shows him in his current state of health.









We had a couple of meals together. This was one of the best in terms of quality and venue. The Garden of Eating in South Townsville for Brunch. By this stage Dean was starting to relax after the specialist had given him fairly good news.
On the other hand, Susan and I were almost jumping out of our skins with energy. Believe that if you will! We had been in Townsville for 3 weeks and had walked the goat tracks on Castle Hill on all but three days. Some days the course was 7 klms long and took one and three quarter hours of walking and climbing. I know for sure now that I will bloody well need knee replacements. We are now on the road to Darwin