The Sunlander

The Sunlander at Brisbane station

Peter in the lounge car

Peter and I travelled Queenslander Class on the Sunlander from Brisbane to Cairns. It's a slow trip but very genteel and reminiscent of yesteryear. We enjoyed delightful company, delicious meals and entertainment by singer and keyboard player, Paul.

Delicious lunch served on the second day

Cape York

The main reason I decided to have the gall bladder surgery now was so I would not be incapacitated with severe pain during our holiday to Cape York (the northern most tip of Australia) in July.

Peter and I are flying to Brisbane, catching the Sunlander train from Brisbane to Cairns and then taking a 13 day small group camping tour from Cairns/Cape York/Cairns with Wilderness Challenge. We will then enjoy a few days in Cairns visiting reef and rainforest before returning to wintry Melbourne.

I remember a fellow traveller telling me after he did a similar trip with Wilderness Challenge - "Don't just think about it - just do it!" Thank you Kees for your advice.