Day 70 Townsville

Well after plenty of debate as to whether to shell out the money and go to Magnetic Island (just off Townsville) or not we settled for a day on the strand which has a kiddy water park and further down a rock pool both of which are safe from crocs and stingers.

But first it was the lookout from a big red rocky hill smack in the middle of town. Apparently during World War II the Americans offered to level it and use the stone to build a bridge to Magnetice Island (didn't happen)

You could also see the RAAF base from the lookout but there did not appear to be much action today, apart from some joggers who ran to the top (crazy).

That night we had a BBQ on the strand and witnessed an argument that involved a huge knife between some local indigenous folk on the strand. Not all is perfect on these trips - hey! Unfortunately when we talk about Townsville it is what Bridgey remembers.....