Dr Bob reporting from Atherton

Sunday 29th

We are actually in a free park (donations gratefully received) Rocky Ck War Memorial Park. There would have been 100 or more vans spread over about 2 hectares. It was the site  of an Army hospital during the war and the whole area now turned into a war memorial (in 1995)--very impressive. Yesterday was a lost day as we travelled from Innot Hot Springs to Atherton. We drove along a ridge top "road" to get to a cheese and yoghut factory and fortunately did not meet the milk tanker coming the other way; it made the hills around Mirboo North look like rolling plains! Next stop, Millaa Millaa for lunch - home-made pies (beef and onion with potato topping) and sausage rolls for which the girls scored 12 out of 10, then down to the Millaa Millaa Falls for a photo shoot. We didn't quite make it past the cheese and chocolate factory so had to stock up with cheese, soap and ice cream as well as watching the cows go around on their merry-go-round, whilst the guy placing the cups on, managed to dodge all the droppings from above.

Millaa Millaa Falls

As we had had so much to eat during the day we settled for Lorraine's leftovers made into Chow Mien. Although Lorraine settled for Schnapps and Baileys instead she pulled up remarkably well this morning. Duds watched the footy on his TV last night flattened the battery in the van - not sure who won?
Today we are off to explore Atherton  on this lovely sunny day - eat your heart out you Southerners!!!!

Atherton

 Later in the day.

We all visited the Chinese museum and temple, although at different times. Fascinating history of the Chinese in this area and a delightful tour of the temple with Jim our "tour" guide.
Earlier, Ruth & Rob drove out to Lake Tinaroo for an iced coffee and an hours rest, just enjoying the peace and quiet, until the ski boat started up!  The locals are very lucky to have such a beautiful lake at their back door. Lunch at Gallery Five and a visit to the Regional Cultural Centre before we headed back to the park to readjust the solar panels--yes believe it or not it is still a glorious sunny day. Okay rub it in Dr Bob!
Not sure where the others have got to, but assume they will come "home "eventually.

• Barry &Sandra: Chinese temple, look at shop at Crystal Cave, Lake Tinaroo Avenue of Honour, the Look Out, peanut factory and Fig Tree at Yungaburra.
• Ian &Lorraine: Chinese temple (got lost on the way), lookout and McDonalds.

Off towards Mareeba tomorrow.
Bye from Atherton

P.S. Apparently via a distillery according to Sandra with Rob's approval!!!!!