Strahan

Our first full day at Strahan was New Year's Eve. The sun came out so we madly organised a cruise of the harbour and Gordon river to capitalise on the good weather. They don't always run two a day, so we were lucky to get on. Met some friendly (non-bandit) bikies that had escaped Queensland without arrest and they gave us the good tips on the cruises!! Of course we ended up being seated right next to them on board. Nice bunch of blokes. They were happy to share specs as well as good travel spot tips!! 

Great afternoon of sunshine. Yay!! Enjoyed the trip to Hells Gates at the opening of the giant Macquarie Harbour (2 x Sydney Harbour in size!) where there was a single fur seal fishing. Then across past the two light houses and all the salmon farm cages... So many. And on to Sarah Island where secondary offence convicts were sent before Port Arthur. Great story with that place told with zeal by Ruben, an ex NT man. Lastly, up the Gordon river where the wind had died down just enough to start to get some of those glassy reflections that its renown for and we had a short walk thru the rainforest.

Such a great arvo that we coped with being herded with the many others. The o/nite option on the sailing boat would have been a great choice....shared with just 9 others. Another one 4 next time.... Girls enjoyed a chat with the skipper in the big boat. It was an impressive cat. Very smooth regardless of the bigger seas - has its advantages!

This greeted us on the way back to camp from the boat. One 4 the sunset appreciation club!

Another highlight of our stay at Strahan was watching the play, 'The ship that never was'. Just two actors and an open amphitheatre next to the visitors centre, right on the harbour. They were awesome. Heaps of comedy and audience participation. We were in stitches. U should have seen the dive the kid in the orange hat took to fulfil his part!! Hilarious. It was such good fun. Spot J being Mr Hoi in the play. She loved that. 

It's a great story. Girls really enjoyed it.