Tag Archives: Australia

Brisbane

Posted on July 12, 2016 by debbie

After enough hugs to last six months, we say good bye to M&D and drive north to spend a few days in Brisbane before our flight home. We are staying at a motel near the airport to make our departure … Continue reading →

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Farther South

Posted on July 10, 2016 by murray

After a week of staying put in the Gold Coast we hit the road headed south to Coffs Harbour. A couple of former Snow Valley employees moved here and since we are within driving distance a visit is in the … Continue reading →

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Walking the Beach

Posted on July 9, 2016 by debbie

Today is our last full day with M&D. D has a lunch date with a friend, so M, Murray and I walk the beach. We walk to the north edge of Surfer’s Paradise on the pavement, and then turn around … Continue reading →

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted on July 8, 2016 by debbie

Today we introduce D to Australia’s wildlife, in a zoo of course. We are off to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. We meet dingos, wallabies, fresh water crocodiles, merino rams (can you please make me a sweater?), red kangaroos, and, my … Continue reading →

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Body Surfing

Posted on July 7, 2016 by debbie

Main Beach. D is lolling in the sun reading. Murray, M and I are in the water. I was smarter today and am wearing my sleeveless scuba diving  “hoodie” made of neoprene to keep me warm. M is teaching me … Continue reading →

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The Koala Story

Posted on July 6, 2016 by murray

Once upon a time, a long time ago in a back room of the parliament buildings in Canberra, Australia, the marketing group for the Department of Tourism sat lementing the fact that tourism has become big buisness around the world … Continue reading →

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Musings on an Easy Day

Posted on July 5, 2016 by debbie

D has an appointment this morning so we hang out with M at the condo, which is just fine as it is raining. We research hotels in Brisbane, as we are spending two days there at the end of our … Continue reading →

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More Local Touring

Posted on July 4, 2016 by murray

Morning destination, The Spit. This spit extends north from Main Beach/Surfer’s Paradise. The land has been claimed for what was in the 1970’s a narrow penninsula of sand. It is now built on, although not extensively and is somwhat manicured … Continue reading →

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Gold Coast Marathon

Posted on July 2, 2016 by debbie

The Gold Coast Marathon starts at 7:20 this morning. Murray and I calculate when they will run past the 30 km mark near M&D’s condo building. We walk out to the bridge at about 8:30. We can see the runners … Continue reading →

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Kirra Beach

Posted on July 2, 2016 by debbie

We have a lazy morning. M&D are worn out. They need down time, so we hang out, watching and listening to Southport wake up. This weekend is the Gold Coast Marathon. Today is the 10 km, 5.7 km and two … Continue reading →

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