Thought it was my last morning in Townsville.....

Well Gill & I were determined to ride on our last morning in Townsville however it was bucketing down with rain - more than during Cyclone Larry so we just went to coffee instead.

Then the adventures began. I was supposed to get the bus to Cairns that afternoon but the Bruce Highway was blocked so no buses were running and knowing the Brunce Highway - none likely for several days! It was Chad's birthday the next day and with my flight leaving on the Sunday I needed to get there! I booked a plane and we did get to Cairns but as we were hovering over the city there was a thunderstorm below us and we had to head back. I could tell even before they announced it that I wasn't going to see Chad that night and cried all the way back to Townsville. Luckily I'd kept the keys for some reason so could go back to the flat.

When I got to Townsville I didn't know what to do but suddenly Cindy called me and was my angel that rescued me! She even provided bathers and we went to squad the next morning giving Pia a surprise! We then flew to Cairns and I got to see the Great Barrier Reef from the air.......beautiful...unfortunately no camera so will have to remain in my memory.