Up bright and early at 6 am we headed off to Townsville at the top of the high tide. It was only an hours trip motoring and even at close to the top of the tide there was only 0.8m underneath the keel in the shallow section just before the marina entrance.
We were secure in our berth at around 7.30am, had breakfast and then formally booked in at the marina office.
After the customary visit to the laundry, topping up the fuel etc we went for a walk into town with Rod & Lee. Lee spotted a great deal for lunch at a local hotel, king prawns, salad and a glass of wine or a beer for $13.50. We all had the special which was great.
Prawns for Lunch
Rod had made contact with some old friends of both of us (Haydn and Hilda Delaney), from the days we lived in Melbourne, who now live in Townsville, They were invited down to the marina for drinks and dinner on Cooinda tonight.
It was great to catch up with Haydn and Hilda and as Haydn was our golfing partner in Melbourne years ago, it was quickly decided to play golf at his golf club in Townsville tomorrow. Rod hasn't played for years, but was up to the challenge.
Hilda and Haydn turned up at 6pm and we ended up ordering some Thai takeaway for dinner and eating on Cooinda.
Tomorrow Michelle and Cody arrive to spend a few days with us. On Saturday, Rod & Lee's daughter, Belinda and her partner also arrive so the group will expand considerably.
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