We were relieved to be in Bowen when the effects of ex-tropical cyclone Oswald struck. We experienced strong wind
and heavy rain but were safe in our mooring at Bowen. Then it cleared and we
had 36 degrees and over 90 per cent humidity: we weren’t wet just from the rain.
Matey finally understands the meaning of tropical heat.
Eventually we made our way back towards
Airlie Beach, with a stop at Grassy Island on the way. The atmosphere after the
rain required Matey to take photos.
We arrived at Airlie just in time for a
brief thunderstorm. The carnage of the previous week was almost enough to inspire tears.
Apparently 25 boats had been dashed on the rocks …
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| Bowen moorings |
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| Bowen sunset |
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| View from 'Flagstaff Hill' at Bowen |
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| Gloucester Island after the rain |
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| View from Grassy Island |
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| Sunset at Abel Point Marina |
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| During thunderstorm at Airlie |
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| Oh dear |
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| Why it's worth 'keeping an eye on the weather' |
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| Salvage operations |
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At Airlie Lagoon with Tiana
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