Last night on the road

After leaving Mount Isa we are now desperate to get to the coast.  We overnight in a small caravan park at a tiny place called Pentalnd and next morning head to one of our favourite places...Mission Beach.
In Townsville we start to enjoy the greenery and the drive north is just beautiful.  It is obvious there has been unseasonal rain and the countryside is vastly different to what we have been driving through. I am grateful every minute for the safe journey so far.
In Mission Beach we stop for lunch and spot an elusive cassowary on the way to our B and B. And there it is tucked into the rainforest, a peaceful place surrounded by beautiful gardens. We are greeted by a delightful host who delivers a lovely cup of tea in fine china with some homemade cake, on a deck that takes in our gorgeous surroundings.
We take in a deep breath and begin to relax.  I can't resist a dip in the pool. Steve has done all the driving...presumably becaue it's safer, and I feel he needs a good rest.  We opt to buy a pizza and just enjoy our cosy room. This is bliss!
Tomorrow it's off to Cairns and then home to Cooktown...at last!