Mossman

Another relaxed day in Port Douglas with Tammy and Chris and the kids.  The Sunday markets were on and absolutely packed.  They were lovely with plenty of interesting wares and nice stuff too, not just the bohemian crap you generally find at markets.  The fresh produce was limited and there was no cooked food as the restaurants have put a stop to it to encourage visitors into the local eateries.  The kids tried some fresh cane sugar juice mixed with lime and ice to balance the sweetness.  They were squeezing it on the spot via a very cool contraption rigged up to a bike that pushed the juice out as you peddled.  Maxie was intrigued.  We bought some coriander, beautiful sweet little tomatoes, radicchio and silverbeet for Minestra fagoli tomorrow night.  It all got a bit too much with the crowds and heat so we moved across the road to the pub for lunch which was pretty average but great for people watching.  Lots of holiday makers and well healed ones at that.  We didn't see many backpackers but lots of retirees and families.  A quick trip across to the marina and a walk around the boardwalk and through the boats and we were done.  So we took off in search of crocodiles as Tammy and Chris had said they saw some sunning themselves on the banks of a river just before the Port Douglas turn off.  And sure enough there they were.  Big, mean and ugly and I was very glad to be looking at them from such a distance.  Home via the supermarket and it was time for dinner.  Tammy whipped up some eggs, baked beans and spaghetti and the production line began.  A quick play and it was time for bed for the kids and a well earned curry and vino for the parents. And what a curry, it was better than any I've ever had from an indian restaurant.  Our friends are leaving for Alice in the morning, and we will be very sad to see them go.  The kids have had a ball.  Bella and Scarlett held hands down the main street all day today and Mr Max and Matt are great mates and seem to bounce off each other without hiccup.  As for Billy and Zach, well, they're still ready to kill each other at any chance, but I guess that's pretty normal for the age. Lets hope we meet again, we have very much enjoyed our time with them.