1770 This is What You Could Have Had

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One of the first people to offer us a place to stay was Don Growcott. In response to an article in the Brisbane Times he offered to teach us how to breathe underwater.
Due to other commitments we could only stay in 1770 for one night and so missed out on this generous offer. We did get to have a glance through his video to see what we could have had if we had the time. It was really difficult to pass up diving on the Barrier Reef but we had work to do in the next town over. Don took us in with very little notice and gave us a bed and the use of his home for the night. Lt James Cook Monument Cairn In the morning Don drove us up to Bustard Bay where Captain Cook landed in 1770. Before heading off for work he gave us his fuel card with instructions to fill up and then leave it on his kitchen table. He also donated some much needed music and some t-shirts as well as an invaluable first aid manual.

It was very interesting to speak to somebody so knowledgeable and passionate about the environment in which they work. We learnt a lot about the reef ecosystem in the area and how it is being threatened.

We left 1770 yet again amazed at the generosity of somebody who has known us for only a few hours yet taken it upon themselves to help as much as possible.

We would also like to thank the staff at Star Roadhouse and Caravan Park in Miriam Vale without whose help we would not have reached 1770. They not only donated $20 worth of fuel but also some pies and fritters to keep us going.
Thank you Mary and Stan, Emma, Christie, Hayley, Jan, Penny, Cindy and Pam