I have just returned from my first holiday as a family. Anton, Lila and I just went to the Sunshine Coast for a week and it was glorious. We stayed at a place called Dickies Beach in Caloundra. The beach is named after a shipwreck of the SS Dickie on the beach. Aparently the boat got stuck there is the 1800's and it is amazing - looks like a whale carcass.
We had a couple of outings. One was to the Ginger Factory at Yandina. I am a real ginger fan, so we had to go there and suss it out. We got some yummy ginger fudge and acted like total tourists and loved it!
Anton spent a bit of time playing golf, and I spent a lot of time in the pool. It was so nice to just relax. Lila would wake every morning at 4.30am, which I think was a combination of daylight savings ending and not being in her own bed. The bed that they had was very creaky and evertime she moved it would make a noise like somebody humping - quite funny bu really annoying when we were trying to sleep! Lila also liked the pool and it was great to get her used to the water.
Another day trip was to Noosa. It is such a beautiful place, but a little bit too ritzy for us. It was so busy for this time of the year and we didnt feel like spending a lot of money going to a really nice place for lunch. So we went to the Surf Club, which ended up having great views of main beach and was lovely and relaxed. Great choice I thought!The last trip we took was to Maleny and the Glass House Mountains. I had no idea that they would be so spectacular. It was a really lovely day and Maleny was a real find. We had a beautiful lunch at an organic cafe where I think I had the best mango smoothie in existance! The mountains are really stunning and I would recommend a visit if you are ever in the area.
I was really impressed with the area and even looked at some real estate prices which were quite affordable. I can really see why people move to QLD. Lots of space and beautiful weather. Hmm, something to think about.
A few more pics to share with you. We took so many photos and these were my favourites.
When we got back, I decided that I wanted to go to V Festival at Centennial Park, to see Groove Armada, Jarvis Cocker and the Pet Shop Boys. Anton took Lila to his mums and we met up afterwards and stayed out until 3.00am!! It was very lucky that Lila wasnt there to wake us up at 4.30am. It was nice to have a night off, but I do miss her when she isnt around.
5 comments:
Gorgeous photos! :)
We really love that part of the world too :)
Oh, lovely photos! Lila is growing up so fast. She is beautiful!
My Dear Son now lives at Buderim. He loves it on the Sunshine Coast. We hope to visit him later in the year. I miss him a lot, but I am pleased it is such a nice area.
Bugger - somebody else who was at V without me knowing!
Would've been tops to see you, missus.
Poop.
I have been to the Sunshine Coast too, it is a beautiful area! Lila is just gorgeous, I looooove her hair, it is very much like a couple of my girls at the same age.
Hi there. Thanks for your recent comments on my blog! To answer your question: we go to Marrickville Library sometimes on Wednesday morning as they have story-time and singing at 10.30am and 11.30am which is quite fun.
You can see more at: http://www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/library/activities.htm
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