Monday, 26 April 2021

Day 8 - to Newell Beach

 Day 8 - Saturday 24th April, 2021

Actually got a little cool last night. Normally I am closed up from the rain lying on my mattress sweating away.

However last night I had to reach for the sleeping bag which was still in its sack.

Today was a continued walk along the power line track onto Whynabeel. Another morning of spectacular views when you can see through the foliage. Got to see the other valley and then its a slow but steep descent down from the ridges. The rain last night didn't help.

I finally hit the road and then it was a walk through farmlands. A lot of exotic fruits mentioned on signs but I didn't actually see any.
As the day wore on I walked out onto the sugar cane farms and then becme a trudge along the bitumen.







I was close to the Miallo school when a Toyota Ute pulls up and the bloke leans out and says "Hello I'm Bud Quaid".
We had a bit of a chat and it was good to put a face to a voice. I thanked him for permission to cross his property and the dozer track he had only pushed down the side of the hill about 4-5 months ago.
Whilst I don't think the route down Stewarts Creek Road is for everyone, I enjoyed the diversion if not the effort required.

The road eventually joins the main highway and it looked like rush hour. I actually had to wait 5 minutes to cross the road. I ended up walking the Cane train rail line as it was the driest and flatest bit.

I was going to Newell Beach which is north of Mossman to visit Trevor and Debbie knowing there is always a good feed on. Its been good to have their support up here.





Now if they could just shift there camp to Mutchilba over the next couple of weeks then that would be good.
A night in a bed tonight.














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