Port Douglas Far North QLD

This is an incredibly beautiful place. It is clean, neat, tidy, and you can clearly see money everywhere.

Ralf drove us all around this little township yesterday. Having a local to show us around we have been able to eat out without spending a fortune.

Yesterday we went to The Tin Shed for lunch and I simply had the BEST EVER Steak Sandwich - ever - in my life. Not one bit of grissle - so tender and easy to eat - and only $23 with Ralf's member discount. This was only the second time eating out while travelling - that is a killer of an expense - much less expensive and more predictable in quality when we make our own food.

Shopping for groceries is a completely different matter now - we don't waste any food - we use what we have - our shopping has become very intentional and we don't always just buy what we want with no thought of expense. I am really enjoying this part of the journey - less is more - enough is enough.

Today we will eat out for lunch again with Ralf - he is taking us to the irish Pub - $20 for a huge roast lunch which he swears is the best ever as well. Then there is a musician he likes that is playing across the road and we will go in there for a bit of a Sunday session. Hope they have TEA - LOL

Tonight I have secured two free tickets to a KIRTAN Event at Smeales Park - waterfront under the stars - chanting, meditation and just good energy vibes - unfortunately it is pouring rain - again everyone says it is unseasonal - but its raining and the alternative venue will be the community hall - so we will see what happens.

Last night Mick went out with Ralf for a night on the Port Douglas town - he is nursing a hang over - and is sleeping before we go out again today at 11.30. But he had a fabulous time and a special treat to catch up with a mate and his mates friends.Read more