Downtown

It was such a beautiful afternoon yesterday I decided to go for a walk downtown. The shops in the central city are not up to much but there were plenty of people out walking.

I strolled along the main street and found my way to The Strand, where there are some lovely old buildings.

The Customs House, on the Strand opposite Anzac Park, was completed in 1902. It is rumoured that several tunnels, used in WWII, emanate from the building, one going to the nearby Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel, on The Strand, was built in stages between 1903 and 1925 and was for many years the finest hotel in North Queensland.

Wandering happily along I found the Rock Pool, which is a water park and now I know just where to take Kz when she arrives. Lots of people were having barbecues and relaxing with their families and friends.

I went shopping at Bi-Lo and treated myself to a strawberry crush.

A different point of view this morning. The lights are still on if you can spot them.

Still some smoke about this morning and the city was a bit like the remains of a party. Quite a few people seemed to be on their way home from the night before, but all happy enough in their own little world.  The Flinders Markets were just being set up as we walked through. Lots of fruit and vege stalls were already open, but the rest seemd to be taking their own time about opening.  Although it was only just after 6.00 am, so perhaps they don't open that early.

This is the hill we walk down to get into town. Doesn't look very steep, does it? Just wait until you walk up it.

The boat harbour looked stunning with its clear reflections of the boats and sky.

Castle Hill was catching the sun again.

This is taken looking north along the foreshore.It is a very pretty place.

And this is the hill we have to walk up to get home.  Let me tell you "It is quite steep".

There have been helicopters and planes flying around all morning. Quite noisy but sort of in the background so you don't notice after a while.

I hope you had a relaxing Sunday morning too. Thank you for stopping by today. Come back again soon.