Travelled up river today from Burnett Heads to Bundaberg town. It was a great trip, seeing the real working river from the ship loader (can't imagine that much sugar, can you) to the cable ferry carrying sugar across the river and that contrasted with relics of days long gone where small vessels must have been loaded at numerous jetties.
On arrival refueled and took on 40 litres of water then anchored. Fuel fill was 37 litres - not bad given we last refuelled at Tin Can Bay last Wednesday week.
Had a good feed and a beer. The rule with alcohol is none until anchored safely - 100% compliance so far. Another rule is only two beers per day - significant compliance so far!
Went ashore last night at the Blue Water Club, Burnett Heads - a very friendly bunch - one beer and then back to Tiburon for dinner. Ashore again this morning to the chandlery to buy a chart to get me to Gladstone.
After a trip ashore this arvo for forementioned fuel and water I've had enough so will hang out at anchor and do what I prefer on a Saturday afternoon - ABC classic, "Strike up the Band" (brass band music) then "Jazz Tracks". What more could you want. Perhaps a red or two then some sax practice!
Photos above are:
- whale in Hervey Bay (look really closely for the dark spot - best I could do)
- Burrum Heads ( was a great stopover; thanks to Peter Hulme's recommendation - I would not have gone in otherwise)
- Bundaberg ship loader (this one especially for Tom Houston so he can reminsce his sugar industry days)
- Cable ferry carrying sugar truck
- no money in sugar!
2 comments:
Shannon Here.
Thought it might be handy if you know who is writing to you.
well i posted a couple of comments but didnt put my name on it. HAHA.
looks like a relaxing journey so far. Currently reading a book called "The Mindful Brain". apparently long stretches without human contact and language can reduce anxiety and enhance awareness of the present moment.
Hi to you both from Aunty Chris.
the trip sounds amazing and I can see you are both doing it tough. The photos are great and I am really enjoying reading your stories and look forward to more.I would have second thoughts about the "crocs" area though!!!! take care.
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