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Marina neighbour - Image by Navman

A day hanging about in Townsville has reminded me why I am doing this trip. The temperature is a very pleasant 28 degrees, with a light zephyr of breeze wafting over the water every now and then. I am writing this sitting on one of the fingers in the marina, it the shade of a big game boat.

There are plate-sized bat fish lying under and around the pontoons, and a couple of trevally playing jumping games from time to time.

The shags are having a break from fishing and are sitting in the sun drying their wings. I am showered and shaved and it will soon be beer o'clock. If only SasSea were here, everything would be perfect.

Marina lifestyle

Speaking of SasSea, she is still at home. The temperature there is only in the low teens and cold gale force winds are predicted. The good news is that she has now booked her ticket north, and will be joining me in Port Douglas in the middle of next week.

My brother lives in Townsville with his wife and kids, and we are all meeting up tonight on the boat for drinks and dinner. It will be a great opportunity to catch up with everyone.

It's time now to go for a beer and get a few things ready.

Till tomorrow,

Navman