Wednesday 30 April to Friday 2 May
The winds are back with 15-20 knots southeast and we left at high tide in the morning. Luckily it was not low tide, we would not have been able to back out of our berth. It took as 3 easy day sails to Townsville, sailing through the Gloucester passage and stopping in the afternoons at Cape Edgecumbe and Cape Upstart .
Townsville 3 May to 13 May
We managed to find a fridge mechanic (apparently the is only one in town who knows his job). Unfortunately he was in Brisbane when we rang so we had to wait for him to return to Townsville and wait another day for the spare part to arrive from Brisbane as well. In the meantime we explored the city with visits to the museums and long walks along the strand esplanade. We met up with our German friends who migrated to Australia only one year ago. Its nice so see them settled and happy in their new country. For 3 days we escaped to beautiful Magnetic Island where we met a few boats all part of the rally.
It is no good when things break down. If we have that many difficulties here in Australia to have something rather simple fixed, how will it be further on? This will be one of the great challenges ahead. On we go!
Take Care
Rosi & Mike
JEMIMAH
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