Tilt train troubles

After four hours sitting still on the train track between Bundaberg and Gladstone, we are now back in Bundy. It's now 5:37am and we're waiting for buses to be arranged. This is going to be far from ideal. We shall see how the rest of the adventure unfolds.

Cairns, here we come!

Christopher and I are heading up to Cairns on the Tilt Train together. Packing has been a challenge, as I will only have two hands to carry everything we need PLUS push the wheelchair. I've tried to keep things to a bare minimum - astute readers may note the extent of that when looking at the pictures of our gear.

My contribution (see photo above) is quite modest, I feel. Christopher's needs are more complex, so his share of the luggage is suitably greater than mine (see photo below). Unfortunately a critical part on the wheelchair broke last week, and the welding is only a temporary fix. I'm taking along a spare harness strap and some tools *just in case*.

Picnic Area Project

The boys are working on a new project this weekend... here are a few photos and a snippet of video to set the scene. The idea is to create a timber platform that's at a comfortable height for feeding Christopher in the wheelchair. The setting is a shady area under a few well-established mango trees, with a beautiful view towards the rain forest. No doubt Garry will describe the project in more detail on his own blog.

Woodford Folk Festival

Catherine and I spent a day at Woodford Folk Festival this week - something I've been meaning to do ever since we moved to the Sunshine Coast. We had a fabulous day, with the added bonus of catching up with some great friends who were there from Toowoomba. We slogged through mud, listened to a variety of excellent music (John Butler Trio, Freshwater, Leah Flanagan Band to name a few) and laughed through various shows (magician, circus act, burlesque and macedonian dance workshops). Street performers and a plethora of food, craft, clothing and other stalls added to the carnival atmosphere. Here are a few images of the day:

Circus Performance

Dot icecream was a novelty

Yes, I am in there somewhere!

Catherine's tattoo

Making balloon animals

Street performers

UV Wonderland

A friendly seagull

Part of the crowd @ John Butler Trio concert

Growing up fast!