Friday 18th October - Atherton to Malanda Falls
17.2 last night and upto 32.8 today. A short drive today to Malanda, which is about 20km down the road. Clive asked if we could leave late and they were most obliging. We arrive just before midday at the Malanda Falls Caravan Park. Clive last visited Malanda in January 2005, when he was up here on business and he drove around on the weekend visiting the Tablelands. We were given a variety of sites to choose from and all van sites here are drive through, so very easy to park up. We did a circuit of the sites and then decided on one that appeared to have a bit of shade. There is a nice breeze outside as well, so looking good. You can access the Falls from a gate on the side of the park. They have steps that go down to it, so Clive went off for a walk there in the afternoon. Apparently my cousin, Robyn, only lives about 1000m away from here. We'll be catching up with her for lunch tomorrow, and yes, I'm excited. It's only been over 30 years since we last saw each other! Night time - nothing but noisy children riding around on their bikes. Finally, just before 10pm the park falls into silence, except the sounds of some birds.