Currumbin Sanctuary

Thursday, 22nd March - Another day, another destination. This time we though we would check out Currumbin on the Gold Coast. The Bird Flight show there I know was going to interest Tony plus the kangaroo area is one of the best, especially as you can feed them and they are all so very friendly.

Sadly when we got there, we discovered the park was undergoing major renovations, so the animal exhibits weren't up to their usual standard. Now the Bird Flight show was excellent with Jenny exclaming she had never been that close to a pelican before. If time permitted in the afternoon I told her I would take her to a place where there were plenty, The Broadwater.

We finished off our visit at Currumbin by feeding the Kangaroos and watching the feeding of the largest salt water crocodile in captivity. He was a rather BIG BOY!

Time was running out and we had to meet Bob and Violet on Chevron Island in Surfers Paradise. Dad and Jenny had a wonderful time chatting with their cousins, it was a lovely afternoon. However, by the time we headed for home, it was too late to stop and see the pelicans on the Broadwater. Regardless it was a great time, filled with memories to last forever! Another day, with more adventures tomorrow, with a trip on the Brisbane River.

Mt Tambourine

Wednesday 21st March - Mt Tambourine was our destination today. As expected Dad got lost coming up the mountain, forgetting to turn left for the Gallery walk, instead going straight on into the residential area. So even though we left after him, we arrived first. We enjoyed a walk around all the art galleries and gift shops. Jenny was able to buy an odd gift for friends back home. We enjoyed a late morning tea, with Jenny and I sharing scones with rhubarb jam, DELICIOUS!

We then enjoyed the views out over the Brisbane Valley area and also the Gold Coast. Making our way down the other side of the moutain to catch up with Karen and Rob for a BBQ dinner. We enjoyed a lovely swim and Jenny was able to chat with Steve and Atina. We eventually made it home, after only missing the turn off for the motorway twice!!!! My excuse, unfamiliar territory in the dark! It was another great day, and we were all exhasted by the end of it.

Australia Zoo

Tuesday 20th March - For our first adventure to discover what Australia has to offer, we decided to take Jenny and Tony to Australia Zoo and I have to say we were all very impressed. Except poor Jenny and Tony were eaten alive by our mossies, hadn't expected that.