Mossman in Northern Queensland in the tropics is a rural town in the Shire of Douglas. It is the administrative center for the Douglas Shire Council. In the 2021 census, the population of the area was 1,935 people.
The area is known for sugar farming and exotic fruit farming. There is a beautiful gorge there also. A lovely hospital which I was unfortunate to visit as I had a fall (tripped) further up north and had to return on the barge to get across the river to be treated. I was ok and it happened ages ago as in several year, had grazes and gravel in my wounds which had to be pulled out, but I survived well. Broke the camera lens and had to buy another further down south where there was a camera shop.
First photo - the toilet block. Second one, a Church. 4th a children's playground.
Interesting, although it is precisely this, which is something like that, that draws us back, to stop again and recall memories of the past.
ReplyDeleteHug!
Something does draw us back to places we have been, especially nice places that stay in our memory.
DeleteFortunately, everything turned out well. Just a memory that doesn't fade. It happened to me on a trip to Patagonia, I regretted a lot not being able to continue with the trip. But life gives you a second chance since later I was able to visit the area on several occasions.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
You were lucky then to return to the place you fell and got to see more.
DeleteI stayed in the caravan till I recovered then we continued our journey.
Dear Margaret, it's sad to see a store or business close down, especially one that you have fond memories of.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame about the Pub but that is the way of progress, you can get a drink elsewhere now, Linda.
DeleteI like the photo of that lovely church made with stones.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that the hotel hasn't been rebuilt yet. Nice post, Margaret.
Thank you and the church does look different, it was closed and always was when we went through, I guess incase someone went in there and trashed it as that could happen at Mossmon unfortunately.
DeleteBeautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice place. Wonderful pictures.
Great to see how it was.
Many greetings,
Marco
A different town and place way up north in Australia, Marco. Very hot there in winter and summer though summer is very humid..
DeleteMuy bella serie de imagenes, amiga
ReplyDeleteThank you Ildefonso.
DeleteA very beautiful place. And you took some great photos, esp. the children's playground.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful children's playground and I remember being surprised to see it there next to the road.
DeleteMossman is like one of those tropical towns where beauty and mishap coexist in equal measure
ReplyDeleteThat is for sure, many Aboriginals live in that area.
DeleteMargaret interessante esse lugar, lindas as suas fotos, desejo uma ótima quinta-feira bjs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lucimar.
DeleteRecall from my youthful days of ages ago visits up Mossom.
ReplyDeleteEvery country town seemed to have a Post Office Hotel, a Central Hotel and for reasons of Crown "Loyalty" ???? - a Victoria Hotel named after she who with Prince Alfred of Saxe-Goburg UND Gotha decided to MASS product and place the offspring all over
Europe - one of whom turned out to result in the tragic end of the HOUSE OF
ROMANOFF - CZARINA Alexandria.
Cold and wet here at Terrigal but that doesn't eliminate Pub visits!
Cheers
Colin
Always a Crown/Elizabeth/King/Queen/Royal and so on Pub in many towns when travelling Colin, depends how big the town is of course.
DeleteCool here today and even cooler at night but not cold enough for a frost as yet.
I hate it when things change or close down.
ReplyDeleteIt can be rather annoying when that happens Mary.
DeleteOuch. I'm sure you said some bad words.
ReplyDeleteI can almost feel the humidity in air in your photos.
Well I Remember I didn't swear Andrew, I was looking at the Cassowaries actually and walking along a cement path that had a big split rise in it...oh dear.
DeleteEven though it was winter it was humid, must be dreadful in summer.
Oh, too bad about the fall and the camera lens, but glad you were okay. Being so far north I wonder if the population has increased at all, or is it just too far away for most people.
ReplyDeleteCostly to buy another camera lens, but I'm over it R...lol
DeleteI should imagine it's too far north for the population to increase a bit, it's hot and the indigenous people live up that way. Whites are not always into living there :)
Changes occur all the time.
ReplyDeleteThat is for sure.
DeleteThis is a beautiful place, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a shame that you fell back then and that your camera lens was broken.
I wish you a very good weekend.
All the best, Irma
Thank you Irma. A costly affair to buy a new camera lens, it was a Nikon camera lens.
DeleteThat sounded like a painful fall and in the wilderness too. It is beautiful up there in the winter months when it is not too wet and hot.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous there in winter, Diane. I expect you have been.
DeleteThe Doctors had to take all the pebbles out of my legs, knees, face and arms...rather a mess I was but no great cuts, that is to be thankful for.
The little church must be a common style-- Watching an Australian movie on Prime Wednesday night, and a small colonial church was an important location. I really do enjoy your outings!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. Common style church in smaller towns I believe as we have seen a many along in our travels. I'm pleased you enjoy our outings :)
DeleteI really like the first and second photos, both the church and the restrooms. The building is beautiful. The others are of that landscape you've been sharing with us from your beautiful homeland.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
Regards.
Thank you Jose, I often don't show buildings because I often forgot to take photos of them when travelling.
DeleteMargaret, moc zajímavé místo a čtu si to podruhé, hlavně ten úvod o nepříjemné příhodě. Co se může na výletě stát, že? Ještě že to je bez následků...
ReplyDeleteV tomto čase připravuji několik článků o Austrálii z pohledu cestovatele a nás - protinožců. 😀
Přeji příjemně prožitý víkend.
Enjoy your putting your articles together about Australia. It is a fascinating country.
DeleteAnything can happen on a trip, Hanka and we were very fortunate not to have any issues with ourselves, only me and the one I mentioned.
We had a couple of issues with our caravan on a couple of trips and one with the vehicle, so that is not too bad having travelled just about every year since 2000 to 2019. Of course many trips here in Tasmania before and after that year.
I am glad that your injuries were not too severe, although it sounds quite nasty.
ReplyDeleteIt was pleasing to not be too injured, David but I wasn't a pretty sight 😉more of a sorry one.
DeleteSchöne Bilder die kleine Kirche ist klasse.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
Thank you Noke.
DeleteWhy wasn't the Royal Hotel returned to its original condition? This would seem to be essential both for locals and for people driving through that part of Qld.
ReplyDeleteThe Hotel over the years had two fires that did great damage, Hels. I have no idea and can't seem to find out why it wasn't restored once again.
DeleteSuper Cool - And Love All The Open Space As Well - Happy Friday
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thanks. Nice small town and it was very clean as it always has been when travelling through, Padre.
DeleteAnother lovely area Margaret but my goodness, that fall? How awful for you! Sounded very painful. It's a shame about the hotel too. I have been taking photos of all the old homes around here that look like they are ready to fall down. I am always thankful I have taken photos of them. Love the murals on the toilet block and always enjoy your maps as it's fun for me to look at all the names, as well as improving my geography. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise. Let's say I've had nicer things happen to me.
DeleteLovely murals I agree with you.
Always enjoyable to see your photographs.
ReplyDeleteI do like the Church.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan. The church is a cutie.
DeleteSuch a beautiful place, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteYour photos really capture the character of Mossman.
It’s always sad when a business closes down, especially one that holds memories for people, but I’m glad you were able to preserve it in your pictures.
Thank you for sharing these glimpses of the town 🌺.
It's a pleasure Veronica and thank you.
DeleteSchöne Kirche. Es ist schade, dass das Hotel nicht umgebaut wurde. Wie schön, dass du ein Foto davon hast.
ReplyDeleteHug Viola
Thank you Viola. It is a shame that the hotel wasn't built again but I expect it was the sign of the times back then.
DeleteMargaret, these are very impressive photos and the story behind them. The hotel looks like it may have been a busy and happening place in it's day. Too bad it burned down. As always I have enjoyed you post. Have a lovely day today.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nicola. The hotel was once a thriving pub so I've read but times change and people change the times to a degree.
DeleteSeltsam, die Reisen, bei denen etwas unerwartetes, unschönen passiert, bleiben besonders in Erinnerung.
ReplyDeleteIt was certainly unexpected that I fell but that is the way of life.
DeleteNice photos, Margaret. The photos come with memories that we still have from all those years ago.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. Yes, indeed good memories and our photos help us to remember finer details at times.
DeleteBello lugar. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI really like your photos Margaret,
ReplyDeleteit seems so strange that it's autumn there now and spring here!!
Thank you. Opposites sides of the world sure does make a difference but we are the same people 😉
DeletePena associar esses lugares que visitou ao acidente que teve.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
It is a shame but we have been there several times so have good memories too.
DeleteImpecable viaje en el tiempo. Tus fotografías no solo muestran la belleza del pueblo, sino que guardan pedazos de su historia que ya no volverán.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo, Margaret.
That is true, Jordi, always good to have photos of buildings that are now gone.
DeleteThere is something special about small rural towns like this because even the ordinary buildings and streets quietly hold pieces of local history and memory. I enjoyed reading the personal story behind your visit because it makes the place feel more real than a simple travel post. The old Royal Hotel photo is especially valuable now since places change so quickly and photographs become little records of what once existed. Your posts always capture the atmosphere of these towns in a calm and thoughtful way. I recently shared a new post on my blog too and would love for you to stop by and read it: www.melodyjacob.com.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody. Lots of memories in this area.
DeleteA charming place, I loved the church.
ReplyDeleteLuckily, there's the hospital where you were treated when you fell years ago.
Photos immortalize moments, and in this way we can appreciate the beautiful hotel even though it no longer exists.
Hugs and all the best
It's a unique place, Maria, so far from other towns too.
DeleteWhat a shame about the fire. I love seeing older buildings. They have so much more character, I think then new buildings do. Sorry about your fall, but glad you got the care you needed. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteSandy's Space
Good to see you Sandy, well a comment :) Older buildings are always intriguing to me too. It's my pleasure to share the photos and memory.
DeleteSome really cool photos
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo-Anne.
DeleteBeautiful post, Margaret, interesting views, i like the church.
ReplyDeleteMany greetings
Thank you Pietro, it's a sweet little church.
DeleteMossman is one of those small towns where even an unfortunate mishap becomes part of the travel story
ReplyDeleteIndeed but the mishap was at Daintree well up the road north, so had to drive back to Mossman.
DeleteSorry to hear about the fall even if it was years ago. Sad to hear about the hotel closing.. vibrant towns become ghost towns just like that.
ReplyDeleteYes, snap of the fingers and some towns become ghost towns, this ton of Mossman is on the highway.
DeleteSe ve todo precioso, me gusta mucho. Seguro que las heridas te dolieron mucho. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa. Yes my wounds hurt the day after for a few days more so than the day I hurt myself.
DeleteReading about your fall even long ago makes me shiver dear Margaret!
ReplyDeleteWhat makes it frightening is that you had to get out of the difficult area to get help !
I can’t imagine how hard it must have been for you that time . Thank goodness everything ended well and you were treated on time by the grace of God!
Area sounds great ,pictures show beauty of it nicely 🙏♥️