Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Day 51: Tue 28 Jun - Mareeba

20 (feels like 17) - 22 deg C, cloudy with a bit of sun, and a not so breezy breeze

After early morning walks and breakfast we both went into town to do some wandering, Wendy on foot, Greg on the bike. Some of the road into town is not to Wendy's liking, no verge and frequented by large trucks and lots of traffic.  Greg has no fear nor brains, not sure which is worse. Not the most interesting town we've visited, but worth a couple of hours nevertheless.  Wendy finished off with some grocery shopping. 

Back at the van for lunch and a rest before the afternoon saw Wendy doing some crocheting while Greg went for another ride with Bob. This time they ventured out along Springs Road, which supports a vast variety of tropical fruit orchards. It all looked very well maintained and prosperous.

Late afternoon stretches/exercises completed, it was time for pre-dinner drinks before dinner of leftovers which were more yummy than last night. 


The Rodeo campground this morning, almost a full house


Pano of the rodeo arena

The BIG Bull - Brahman Bull Statue outside the Mareeba Tourist Info Centre


Mareeba Tourist Info Centre

No explanation - what looks to be some kind of water/irrigation management device


Town murals


A fancy 3D one



Mareeba War Memorial/Cenotaph and ANZAC Place




Water feature at ANZAC Place, normal shot (above) and fancy shot (below)


Women's Rest Room at Mareeba, not sure why its called that as there was a male toilet block behind it


Pawpaw and pineapple farms on Greg's afternoon ride










 

Wrap-up and Reflections

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