Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island was named after captain Cook sailed passed it and noticed his compass behaved oddly. Having named a thousand inlets, islands, billabongs, bays he was out of inspiration and came up with Magnetic Island. As I told you before, anything with more than three syllables here in Australia gets shortened to a one syllable word plus the 'ie' suffix. So Magnetic Island is called Maggie.

It's a wonderful ride by Cat, the water is downright hot 30C and the breeze feels like a blow-dryer. I love it! We rent a 4x4 and drive to a very secluded beach, take Kieran swimming again and spot the rare Rock Wallabies. If you want to chill and come to a general feeling of total relaxation, then Maggie will get you there in less than one day. I'd rename it to sleepy island.