Trachyte Circuit, Wildhorse Mountain, Sunshine Coast Caravan Show
Pretty much a lazy week for us. Did the 5.7km Trachyte circuit walk near the base of Mount Tibrogargan. This walk is through woodland and heath. Took a picture of Mount Tibberoowuccum (232m) at Jack Ferris Lookout (named after a local pioneer who turned 100 at the centenary year). We found a snake/worm/skink on the track – in fact I almost stepped on it. We have identified it as Burton’s snake lizard. It didn’t take off like you would expect a snake too. Another walk we did was back to Wildhorse Mountain Lookout with John. It was a clearer day than when I had done the walk earlier. Went for a drive to Coochin Creek, which leads into the Pumicestone Passage which leads into the Pacific Ocean. The Pumicestone Passage splits Bribie Island from the mainland. Went to check it out for kayaking possibilities. Could be good. Coochin Creek has a camping ground which has loos and designated sites close to the water. Would be a nice spot to stay if you don’t have dogs. Lots and lots of mozzies though. Met Wendy and Rob at the Sunshine Coast Home and Caravan Show in Kawana Waters. Not as big as we had expected and Wendy and Rob thought it was much smaller than last years show. A lot of the exhibitors we have seen elsewhere were not there which surprised us. It was very popular and a lot of people. After this we went into Caloundra and sat by the coast and had lunch. It was a perfectly glorious sunny day. There was a huge autoliner out to sea that looked like it was heading directly to shore at one stage. The weather has been absolutely beautiful lately, blue sunny skies and warm days. The nights have been really chilly though down to 8 degrees overnight – brrr. The flanny PJs are out again. We had a huge thunderstorm and downpour earlier in the week, 20mm in about 2 hours. The thunder was great. There are a heap of mozzies around and I am continually getting attacked. John thinks it is very funny as at home he is my insect repellent as he always gets bitten and here they leave him alone and attack me. At the caravan show I bought some organic tropical strength insect repellent and it seems to be working a treat even take the itch out of existing bites. Very impressed, expensive but worth every penny so far. I have developed a really itchy rash on my neck over the last few days and checked with the local pharmacist who says it looks like an allergy rash maybe to shampoo, soap – hmm. I was worried it was something much more sinister. Anyway this repellent is working really well in keeping the itch at bay.
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