Tobruk Pool 16/7

On our last day in Cairns we were able to rise late and watch the replay of the Soccer world Cup final - a treat as I would normally be at work.

Later on the way to the Tobruk swimming pool for a  lap swimming session in the 50 M outdoor pool we had the usual good samaritan moment of our holidays.  A couple called us over to the side of the road asking for directions to the Big 4 Park. They had no map and the wife had just recently acquired an iphone but had no idea how to use it.  Maureen ambitiously showed her how to use google maps with the location of the caravan park and we sent them on their way hoping we had not made things more confusing!

The pool was terrific and later that day the Australian Dolphins were training there in preparation for the 2018 Pan Pacs in Japan.

As evening arrived we took one final walk along the esplanade with lots of other tourists and had a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.

Overall our visit to Cairns was a great way to spend a week during the southern winter.  The  beautiful weather and great facilities and attractions were restorative.