Wednesday 12th October

We were up at 6am, and Julie and Dave were not far behind!   Dave was a bit shocked that on holiday we were all up so early.   A good night’s sleep was had by all.   

Once we had all had showers, we put on a load of washing.    Then it was a leisurely breakfast while we planned the morning.  

The main activity of the day was to go to Eumundi Markets - held Wednesdays and Saturdays approx. 12kms from Noosaville.   We headed off just after 8am, thinking we would get there before the rush - not so.  All the free car parks were gone so we had to pay to go into the paddock!   The $4 fee does go to a local charity, so that good.   We spent 2 ½ hours wandering around with a break for a coffee and cold drink stop.

We did spend some money - a great light weight backpack the rolls up very small into its own pouch and can take up to 10kgs.  Pete found a new wallet which was to his liking and these neat like “pocket soaps” - one shaving foam the other laundry soap.  They have 50 ‘leaves’.  Great invention could be perfect on the cruise.  Oh and a green model Mk1 Escort.  Dave found 2 x S2000 to add to his collection, peg bags, and a couple of cheap and colourful belts.

Eumundi was packed with people mid week so wouldn’t like to try a Saturday.   We have been before but always June and July so the crowds are smaller.  The temperatures were rising too and finding a seat in the shade with a breeze was not easy.   Typical shopping, men sitting waiting for their wives and partners!

From there we headed back to the apartment so Dave could do some online work.  Pete and Julie walked down to the Hot Bread Shop to get lunch.  While out they checked the Noosa Ferry for access and cost.  Something to do one afternoon.

We decided to have a couple of quiet hours.  Pete veged out watching TV and Julie and Dave wandered down to Noosa Village to get a few supplies and check out the Rivers Shop to see if they could get Dave some sandals.   I continued working on the Blog.

At about 3.30 we headed to the Benson’s to catch up over a coffee.    Gillian had rung the night before and said they wouldn’t pop in as they would be too tired after traveling from Napier.    But contrary to that decision Gillian and Brian turned up about 4.45pm.  So lots of chatting ensued.

We left at 5.30, took a quick drive out to Noosa Heads, and by the time we drove back it was dark.   Still can’t get over the sunrise and sunset times.  On the way back we called into Domino’s Pizza to get a couple of pizzas for dinner rather than going out.   Pete & I were still getting out of the car, Julie was trying to unlock the door (in the dark) and the phone rang.  It was Meg and Paul - they had arrived at Breakfree South Pacific Apartments.   They were also exhausted so we pointed then to the close by supermarket.  Turned out their flights from Hobart was quite lengthy and they were also delayed. 

Another quiet evening after a very hot day - I think the temperature was up around 28 degrees and it was hot sun.   We had all three fans going as well as the air conditioning.   The heat is very draining and I was ready for bed at 8.30pm.  Pete stayed up watching TV and probably flicking channels!