Cardwell or Port
Hinchinbrook is about the half way mark between Cairns and Townsville. So after sitting in the car for a couple of hours
it is good to stretch the legs. The passage
between island and mainland had a gentle breeze; actually it was a bit more than
that as you can see by the palm trees. But
it is always nice to look out over at Hinchinbrook island. You know home is not far away when you get here.
:)
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| Cardwell Qld |
Last day on the road and after travelling
over 1,000km felt like we’d been on a long haul flight. The last pit stop before we reached home was
Cardwell. The foreshore has changed so
much since Cyclone Yasi. After the devastation
it now has a different kind of beauty. Moonbeams
silhouette the scarred trees to show their splendour in a different light. Even a blemished landscape can hold a special
kind of gorgeousness.
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| Pit Stop |
I have to confess that Cardwell may only be 2
and a bit hours down the road from Cairns, but haven’t been there since the
devastation of Cyclone Yasi, and boy even after 18 months there is still a lot of
work that needs to be done. The tranquil
waters still lie off shore and the views to Hinchinbrook Island stunning. Nevertheless, after the total devastation of
the Cardwell foreshore and houses, they still have their sense of humour and
named the new bar and grill Yasi. Next
time you are passing through support the local community, have lunch, coffee,
or even stay the night. Every little bit
helps, it might be a small town (and small things come in great packages) still
a beautiful part of Australia.
