Back at the Marina Mirage, and we have a fake, above water,
"Barrier Reef Scene". I never did quite figure out what this
building contains, but the roof is not exactly boring.
By this stage the boys were more than ready to be back on terra firma, not least so as to be able to burn off the excess energy which children seem to have. So they were really happy when we pulled into the marina.
Back at the Marina Mirage, and we have a fake, above water,
"Barrier Reef Scene". I never did quite figure out what this
building contains, but the roof is not exactly boring.
1997. Restoration by the Douglas Shire Historical Society & the Mossman Central Mill.
Site & construction by the Douglas Shire Council
The locomotive, coal tender and one carriage are preserved
in this building in a park near the Marina. There is a mesh
screen around the train, so there's no way to get a good
photograph. The above plaque is on the side of the tender.
The view from the back. Not exactly first class accomodation.
But given the temperatures here, the more open air the better
for the passengers. Except, of course, for the smoke from the engine.
The view of Hibiscus Gardens apartments, seen from the intersection
of Mowbray and Owen Streets (Owen coming in from the left).
The tile roof is over the reception area. I discovered during
my stay that the apartments here are individually owned, with a
Strata Title management company. And that some of them are for sale!
And owners have 3 - 3 weeks use per year. I did think about
buying one.
On the corner to the far right of the above photo is the
entrance to the parking area, and the BIG hibiscus.
This was the butt of many jokes for the rest of our stay,
and probably somewhat longer.
A real hibiscus - surprising because the ones I recognise
from Sydney have plain, dark green leaves - the varigated
variety is new to me.
And having done our tourist work for the day, it was time to relax (read/swim/drink - not necessarily all at the same time) until dinner time.
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