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Sun 25th Sept 2022, Day 29

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Sun 25th Sept Day 29 A quick start to the day, as Grandma and Grandpa were visiting at Maerey and Kai’s. Dropping through the fruit store on the way in, we picked up more epic strawberries and some watermelon, and arrived to a house in full swing.  Maerey’s backyard was a sea of cousins and aunties… there was a lot going on. Grandma and Grandpa seated in the shade near the swings, while the youngest kids loaded into the hammock, testing the upper limits of the swing set, or racing around the mulberry bush (a real live one). afternoon.  Some cornflour slime was produced, and every child in the yard suddenly descended on this glorious concoction. Thus began the calmest 30 minutes of the We managed some family photos with the Grandparents in a comfy spot before they were both exhausted.  A trip to the tablelands does not feel complete without a crater visit, so after hugs with Grandma and Grandpa, the epic task of manoeuvring the party to lake Eacham began.  We had the ...

Sat 24th sept Day 28 - Kuranda

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  Sat 24th sept Day 28 The Yungaburra markets are on, and we have a bold plan to hit the butterfly sanctuary in Kuranda before the day is over.  Yungaburra is a tiny town, it sits in the middle of numerous natural wonders, making it an ideal stopover on the tourist trail. Passionfruit trees grow in the streets.     The Yungaburra markets happen on the 4th Saturday each month.  The central green space is taken over by 4 or so double rows of stalls 100 metres long, and most of them appear to be more bespoked than trashy tourist fare. We pick up a lovely fox scarf for kylie, and enjoy some crepes near the gazebo where a Duo on keyboard and Guitar are playing some folky originals. Seating and shade is a bit scarce, but we find a patch and the food is delicious.  We find a store selling wooden toys and the artist is a bit bemused when we ask for the semi trailer Sasha likes to be signed on purchase.  Also rediscovered the terribly tasty donuts from Edmundi...