Cairns, Queensland, 7-9 July 05

Patsy and Peter arrive
Patsy and Peter arrive
Our Cape York adventure began with the arrival of our traveling companions, the incomparable Patsy Hallen and Peter Summers, old friends from Western Australia.
Baggage arrives
Baggage arrives
Ready to roll
Ready to roll
Cairns RV park
Cairns RV park
We had already picked up our rental Toyota Hilux, a rugged 4WD much used in the Australian outback.
Kitchen and bedroom
Kitchen and bedroom
Our vehicle was outfitted for camping with a rooftop tent, fridge, Coleman stove, folding table and chairs, utensils, and dishes. Carolyn and Charlie would sleep in the rooftop tent, while Patsy and Peter would pitch their favorite backpacking tent nearby.
Out on the town
Out on the town
Dinner on the Esplanade
Dinner on the Esplanade
Lovebirds still
Lovebirds still
All packed
All packed
Adventure begins
Adventure begins