A welcome week of winter warmth.

Coconut palms.

A week at Trinity Beach was a welcome break from the routine of the past few months. The temperature was warm but not humid and it was safe to swim at the beach at this time of year. The normal exercise regime was only slightly interrupted by outings to the Cairns Tropical Zoo and a visit to Green Island on the reef. The fishing rod remained in its bag and it was only by chance, and on the final day, that we found a local fishing spot, complete with customary "beware of crocodiles" sign. Far north Queensland was a pleasant change from the cold, wet southern states, especially now that cool and fresh are no longer sought after. We're told it's not so pleasant in a few months time, when the heat and humidity increase dramatically, and marine stingers float around the ocean. We figured we could travel north in winter and south in summer; if only it was that simple! Nevertheless a return trip to Trinity is now on the agenda, as is a return trip to Tassie.

Blue Lagoon resort.

The pool at night.

Trinity Beach.