Today was always going to be an odd day as my time in Australia is growing to an end and will be my last night here at Gibson Road.

The day was slow to start with a coffee or two and a read of the last chapter of my book. Then a cooked breakfast and shower led to the start of the afternoon. If we were going to do stuff then it was now or never as we had a BBQ to attend at 5pm.

So into the ute and off down the road towards Josephine Falls. When we arrived there were a few Brits around a couple of rented VW camper vans. I remember thinking to myself “I hope they’re on their way out”.

We strolled up a Tarmac path curving through native rain forest until the path presented a fork. We took the lower pool to start with and it was lovely. The constant sound of the waterfall laid an auditory backdrop to one of the most crystal clear waterfalls I think I have seen.

I clambered over a few rocks to get a better angle for some photos leaving only Wendy at the shores edge. Having taken the shots I turned to see half a dozen Brits having deserted their vans unpacking beers, stripping to swimmers and heading noisily for the water. You can’t beat Brits abroad, especially when they’re having fun.

We continued on up to see the mid section and the top pool, leaving the Brits to enjoy. Unfortunately these two higher sections suffered from health and safety overkill. Whilst we could enjoy the view there was no clambering over rocks or feeling the cold water rushing over your feet.

With the sights and sounds of Josephine experienced it was time to head for the ute and move on to Babinda Boulders, a place with Aboriginal legend and a ghost similar to a siren that woos men to a watery grave.

I didn’t see any ghosts, although I was quite tired upon leaving which may have been from fighting of the siren. What I did see we’re huge boulders lining the water course. They were pitted with with quite large cylindrical holes. It was clear to see this could be a dangerous place in the rainy season however it had a natural beauty, a tranquility amongst the rushing waters. It was, like Josephine Falls, quite a peaceful place away from the tourists.

Time was rushing our lazy day and it was soon time to head home with a few photo calls on the way. Once we had booked our accommodation for tomorrow and I had finally declared myself veggie to Qantas it was time to move for the BBQ.

The BBQ turned out to be nothing of the sort. It was a 3 course meal that was way over the top and, although excellent food, I ended up eating far too much of the wrong type of food. I think I put on half a dozen kilos in a couple of hours!

The evening was good but had to be cut short as I needed to get back and pack my suitcase. We are off to Yungaburra market tomorrow and then staying over in Cairns ready for my early morning trip to Bangkok. I will be sad to leave here but I’m keen to experience Thailand. As they say, when one door closes another one opens.