John caught the airport bus to Cairns as he has to go to Tassie for a consultation job for a couple of days.

Morgan and I went for a walk to pick up my hairbrush that I had left in the hire car.

Sunday markets were in full swing as we strolled down to Anzac park on the waterfront and wandered among the various market stalls.

The markets are a delightful mix of local art, craft, souvenirs and fresh produce with lots of interesting items. Morgan especially liked Zoe’s doggie treats stall.

 

 

 

 

 

After lunch we took a trip on the Ballyhooley historic steam train.It is historic because the two coal fired steam locomotives (Speedy and Bundy), (good names don’t you think Sandra) that haul the trains are both over 55 years old, being the very last ones used by the Mossman Sugar Mill before switching to diesel locomotives for hauling the sugar cane from the fields to the region’s mill.

It is also historic because the track on which these trains run has been in existence for over a century.The railway is operated by a dedicated small group of passionate volunteers. All moneys collected go towards the cost of coal and insurance which are both very big “cash consumers”. Maintenance costs are extremely high also.

The return trip took a bit under an hour from the Marina Station, and passed through some scraggly areas of mangrove, the Sheraton Country Club, and a couple of resorts to the Station at St. Crispins which is adjacent to the 12th tee of the Mirage Golf Course.

Morgan was dubious about the noise and rattling and the train whistle which seemed to blow about every 5 minutes. By the return trip she had adjusted to the noise and was enjoying the view.

Sue and David Simpson arrived back in the marina after visiting Sarah in Innisfail so we enjoyed happy hour on their cat Karinya.