Mossman

I have arrived in Mossman and settling into the accommodation and adapting to the weather change from cold Melbourne weather. The accommodation provided is at Plantation Resort, an older style "resort" that is a little away from the hospital (about 15kms) and sits on the main road near the turn-off to Port Douglas in a place called Craiglie (see google map below, Mossman is to the north west). Sounds nice but actually would be a struggle to stay here without a car ... its not within walking distance to anywhere and sits next to light industrial. The local supermarket (IGA) is open 7.00am - 9.00pm everyday, so I should be able to access the necessaries to be self sufficient foodwise that is. The facilities of the unit I am staying in are of a good standard, basic kitchenette (no oven or dishwasher), dining area/lounge, small laundry, two bedrooms each with ensuite. Ceiling fans in each room and ample airconditioning although I have found it not needed at this stage. Internet access is via 3G network (both Telstra and Optus have a good signal here) and I am hoping to gain access to the resort's wireless node, but the "office" is not open on the weekends after midday Saturday as its currently deemed "off season" and appears to be open only whilst I am working during the week. I start work in the morning, do a ward round/handover and then orientated to my tasks for the locum.

Will give you an update once I get into a work routine and get my roster. By the way, the photo is of the main entrance to the hospital grounds, its a "multi-purpose health service" as you can see by the sign. Took the photo today on the way past to the Mossman Gorge for a walk. I am hoping the longer walk around the Mossman Gorge rainforest will be open before I leave - the restoration works on the bridge are still happening and scheduled to continue until 1st September (at least). Also looking forward to rostered time off to go back to the Daintree, about 35km north of Mossman.

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