Back for more Pancake

The trick from here is choosing moments when the wind turns northerly to steal a little territory back towards Brisbane - in between the usual bouts of beach and boat paradise. We've just stolen second base and have been enjoying a pleasant few days in Pancake Creek under somewhat less cyclonic conditions than last time.

We had an overnight stopover and beers at Hummocky Island before and leaving the Keppels with a crack of dawn departure.

Farewelled the tropics as we rounded Cape Capricorn.

Phone connectivity has been very come and go but we do try to keep up with world events. In deference to the passing of the Queen (and my Mum's cumquat marmalade) Jean has started dressing up as Paddington Bear.

Perfect conditions for laundry day.

And wildlife encounters! (We snorkeled at the little patch of reef at the mouth of Pancake Creek.)

Dinghy trips to explore the creek and Rodds Peninsula.

Still pushing the limits on how small a fish can be caught on a relatively big lure