Port Douglas 2013 - Beach and Sunday Market

It rained on Friday night but Saturday morning was fine so we went for a walk along the beach. The beach at Port Douglas is always different each time you visit. 

The tide was beginning to go out and much of the debris that had been on the beach a few days previously had disappeared. 

It was just after nine and the lifesavers were setting up the flags and checking the rescue equipment while the beach umbrellas and beach lounges plus tyres and water equipment were being put out for hire. 

It was a windy morning and one kite surfer could be seen in the distance. He was later joined by four others including one who was practising his jumps with only partial success. 

At the far end of the beach the sand bars were beginning to be visible and we walked out on to the one nearest the beach.

On the way back more people were now on the beach and we passed one group playing beach soccer and several elaborate sand castles. 

A number of dogs were chasing balls and sticks along the sand and in the water. 

Back at the swimming section there were many sun bathers as well as people swimming. It had been an enjoyable 11 km walk.

 The Sunday Market was extremely crowded with people searching for bargains and special gifts from the many colourful stalls selling clothes, jewellery, ornaments and food. 

Services such as tarot card reading, massages and iridology were available. 

There were also entertainers including a bush poet who we had also seen at Kuranda.

Exploring the streets after lunch we came upon an excellent saxophone player performing outside the Court House Hotel – great music.