Cardwell, Queensland is a town between Townsville (south) and Cairns (north). A small population of about 1,400 people, the town itself is on the highway and in the tropics. Cyclones appear once in a while, the area also can flood in the rainy season.
Crocodiles can be seen laying on the beach, but we didn't see any, turtles abundant in the sea near the jetty, fascinating watching them. I've done a few posts on Cardwell but never shown these photos.
We've stayed at Cardwell a few times over the years and this one time late in the afternoon we went to the jetty to look at the sea and see the nice view of Hinchinbrook Island and other Islands when two locals stopped and had a good chat with us. The conversations lasted till after sunset, hence that photos below and we were bitten by these tiny little insects which we didn't notice at the time, the next day was spent itching!
The first Europeans settled there in 1864.
Hi Margaret,
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photographs you show. I shudder when you mention crocodiles. I hope you never see any crocodiles there.
Hi Margaret, crocodiles 🐊 would spook 👻 me. LOL! Beautiful ❤️ scenes in your lovely photos. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, the photos of this town look lovely, but learning about the crocodiles was a bit scary. Thanks for the lovely photos, have a great week. :)
ReplyDeleteMy first impression was "What a great place to spend some time and swim". No, no. I take it back. No swimming for sure!! And not even walking on the beach.
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A beautiful town....but with crocodiles laying on the beach? wow...I don't think I dare to venture into that area.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spot. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGenial post. Gracias por las imágenes de Cardwell... Bonito pueblo.
ReplyDeleteHasta pronto!
I immediately picked up on crocodiles on the beach. We have them here in the eastern southern states. Lovely area and I enjoyed looking at the map again. I also love those little meerkats at the bottom of your page :) Thank you Margaret!
ReplyDeleteNot a place I have heard of but then you did say it is a small town so that's not surprising, I liked the photos that are so lovely
ReplyDeleteYour visit is full of charm and local warmth, with the added touch of nature’s surprises
ReplyDeleteEs un bello lugar. te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteYep it is a nice area.
ReplyDeleteHad an amusing episode in Port Douglas with former US President Bill Clinton.
I went into a bar/restaurant and Bill was in there. We got talking - he si a really friendly fellow and he sure can drink!!!
So we sat and talked and drank!!!! Copiously.
Then lunch and he can eat!!! One large steak with salad, chips and mashed
potatoes. He then decided he'd like to try crocodile!!! I smartly told him it was
horrible. Anyhow he ordered the stuff - looked OK BUT one mouthful and spat out!
I just said - "Told you so" Much mirth. So back to the beer!!!
Hillary was out with the native people looking at aboriginal art work.
One of the staff took a photo for Bill, I got a copy - now bloody lost!!!!
The following day Bill went out with the whale inspectors to tab some
migrating whales - I could have gone but I get sick on the Manly ferry!!!
I ran into Hillary - she informed me that was responsible for Bill's vomiting!!!
But she laughed - so we went and had coffee. She is a charming person
and full of jokes and mischief!!!!
On another visit to Port Douglas I had Barack Obama and Michele - my God she can talk but they were great. Lunch with them!!!
Seems that former US Presidents love the place!!!
All started with George Bush (Senior) - Port Douglas has great golf courses and
US Presidents love golf - only the present clot-head cheats and I dare say hasn't a clue where Australia is - so Port Douglas wlll not have to be fumigated!!!!
Lovely day here - funny scenes at the Beach yesterday - it pays to
take off swimmers in the change room not under the showers on the promenade.
Accidents happen - giving the ladies a good look and laugh!!!
Cheers
Colin
Oops - re vomiting comment - Hillary blamed ME!!!
DeleteI was totally innocent !!!?????
Colin
Beach report!
DeleteFlat as a pancake BUT young 12-14 year old school wagers
enjoying board riding - bring back truant inspectors and do parents
care anymore?????
Colin
Nice area and beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI can feel the tropical humidity in the photos. It does look nice though.
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