Historical Village and more

This morning after breakfast, we head to the Hervey Bay Historical Village. Once again, perfect weather to wander about. Watch a blacksmith make a small horseshoe, then a rope maker gives a demonstration on how ropes are made, or at least how they were made 100 years ago. Very interesting. Morning tea follows and then a tour through some of the various buildings. Back in the coach to head to the Botanic Gardens. Limited plant and tree varieties but a very pleasant park. The little orchid house is really nice and some beautiful varieties in flower. Our guide, Vicki, is in charge of the orchids and was extremely knowledgable.Back on the coach and off to Reefworld for lunch and then a look at the aquarium which is on the foreshore of the Bay. 2 huge turtles that I got to 'scratch' their shells, which apparently they like. Then back to our hotel where a few of us then head to a nearby patisserie for afternoon tea. I then headed up the street with one of my kittens who purchased a quite large 3 dimensional fish which is a gift for one of her sons to mount on an outside wall near the swimming pool. She intended carrying it as hand luggage on the plane but I tell her it is way too long for hand luggage. So at that point I volunteer my suitcase to get it home and figure somehow I will fit all my gear and this blasted fish! what was I thinking??? Will worry about that next Sunday..... Dinner at the Torquay hotel. We were sitting in an outdoor dining area, and for the first time on this trip, it actually got a bit chilly, but not sufficient for a jumper! Back to the hotel, and an early night for a change, which is just as well, as it's an early start in the morning for a full day on Fraser Island. Time for a cleansing wine and then bed. Unfortunately still having problems uploading photos so no images available to prove the glorious weather we are experiencing just yet.