We're in Townsville for 5 days.
We've had a good look around the family haunts in Railway Estate and of course Castle Hill and Paleranda. We took in the Jezzine War museum at Kissing Point. There were lovely old guys who volunteer there and tell interesting stories.
Townsville is unrecognizable. The city streets seem much more open, more planting, well landscaped. The Strand is gorgeous and getting better, lots more cafes and bars and eateries. But the parkland and generous wide walkways really impress me. well lit at night too.
It's been a pleasure to walk along the Strand in the morning and the evening. It is a masterpiece in town planning. The proof of the pudding is in the use of the wide pedestrian boulevard, which are wide enough to take bicycles AND pedestrians. There are so many opportunities for physical activity. So, there are people of all ages making use of this space. Wow. A "cool" place to go in a tropical city.
We are situated next to the new Marina, in Mariners Drive. 9th floor. Fantastic views of Magnetic Island and Rowes Bay.
it is a nice change of pace from camping.
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