Qld beautiful one day perfect the next

What an absolutely fantastic time we had . We arrived last Wednesday afternoon, settled in then headed off to my nephews place for dinner and caught up with delightful baby Charlie. She is so so so so cute... Here's a few photos to show just how cute (no bias of course).

Thursday the girls had a swim in the pool and then we headed off for a days shopping at harbour town, where they shopped till they dropped. Dinner was takeaway at Shaun and Amanda's then we took Amanda off to the movies to see Mama Mia.

The movie was just as much fun as the stage show. Pure unadulterated fluff and so enjoyable. I think we might go and see it again when we get home it was so good.

Friday girls had a swim again in the pool before we headed down to Currumbin Wildlife Park. In the numerous times I have been to the Gold Coast, I've never bothered to go there. Big mistake it was to much fun and a really lovely day. The girls had a camel ride, feed the kangaroos and then went on this really fabulous adventure ride. Well not so much of a ride as a high wire course. The were attached with harnesses and had to walk along a wire while holding the one above and pulling themselves along, then they had to walk along a very wonky suspension bridge, then onto these swingy things and then they had to go along on their backs while hanging from a wire, which lead them to the last part of the course which was a huge flying fox. Terrified and a few bruises later they actually did have a good time. Before we left the girls feed the Lorikeets all in all a great day.

Friday night we ate out at a Malaysian restaurant in Mermaid Waters and then it was back to the unit for a quiet night in. We had an early start the next morning as we were heading out to Dreamworld.

Dreamworld was packed, school holidays, a weekend and lots of extra people in town due to World Youth Day. Most of the time we had to queue for at least 30 - 40 minutes to get on rides. Having said that it was still a great day and jam packed with thrill rides. We all went on the Cyclone roller coaster (2 loops on that one), The Claw, Tower of Terror, and Wipeout. The girls went on a couple of others as well I just can't remember them all. The only one I would say I would probably not go back on is the wipeout. To much of being upside down for my liking.

Then for dinner that night we went to a great Thai restaurant at Nobby Beach and caught up with my brother Michael for dinner. We were all pretty much exhausted after such a big day and crashed once we got home.

Sunday we drove out to Tweed Head West (hinterland) and had lunch at Penny Ridge. The view from up there is just magnificent. You look out right over the Tweed Valley across to the Coast. It was just beautiful.

Monday we left the unit around 8am to go to Shaun and Amanda's to babysit. Sunday night their babysitter called to say her little girl was not well and had foot and mouth. We were going to go out for lunch again with my brother but we jumped at the chance to help out and look after Charlie. Out flight home wasn't until 2:50pm so we were able to look after her until 1:30pm. Then Shaun was coming home to take our place. It's so hard for them as they don't have family near them to help out. Amanda's mum and dad live and work in Brisbane and of course all of Shaun's family (except his dad) live in Melbourne.

So that my dear friends is Queensland in a nutshell. A good time had by all. It was great to get home to see Neil and also to sleep in my own bed. Holly was very excited to see us as was the cat. A warm welcome home.

It was back to work for me yesterday as well as back to school for Madeleine. so we are already back into the daily routine.

I'll leave you with a few more photos , mainly of the girls trip away.

cheers

Leeanne x