Rainsland
Port Douglas aspects Following a resounding win in the footy (go the Blues!), we headed north to Port Douglas. We were fortunate to snag a great spot in the centrally located caravan park, which sits across the road from the beach and surf club. The weather in the tropics is unsurprisingly mild during winter, and for this reason it attracts its fair share of affluent holidaymakers from Sydney and Melbourne. You notice this immediately with the absence of friendly faces and pleasantries. Don’t talk to me or look at me thank you very much! The extended holiday season also means it’s a hub for backpackers chasing work and warmth. Stay with me here. x + y = z (Tourists + Backpackers = Drinking and Socialising). z = Profits. Competition for a share of z = Happy hour. Lots of them, and for most of each afternoon and evening. Never appreciated the value of algebra until now did you? So we extended our stay from 3 to 6 days, enjoying afternoons in the surf club whilst the