3 July - 6 July Bowen was a really pleasant surprise. We had both heard nice things about the town but I am learning to take all recommendations and cautionary tales with a grain of salt because our fellow nomads have plenty of time to form strong opinions that don't necessarily align with ours, and they aren't shy about sharing! Bowen is a lovely country town that just happens to be located on a stunning stretch of coast. It has lots of attractions like the big mango, which the tourist guide tells me cost $90,000 - money well spent. Bowen is known as the mural town........because there are lots of murals. All joking aside, it's a fantastic place and we had a great time there. And little wonder, we were walking in the hallowed footsteps of
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