Evening Lovelies,
Today was another wonderful day, though it did start out a little chilly.
This morning Gramps and I went off to a-hunting and a-gathering at the local supermarket to get supplier for lunch and dinner. When we arrived back Nana and I tackled a cryptic crossword togtether while Gramps read the paper. Very civilized really.
Robbie went off this morning to again try his hand at fishing. This time he went down to the point where the locals had suggested. Alas it was another fish-less adventure for him 😞.
After lunch today we decided to take a trip to Rainbow Beach. It is some 40 years since I have been there and it has certainly changed. No longer a sleepy little town with not much more than a servo.
We had a walk around at the Lawrie Hansen Park, and checked out the Cherry Venture propeller. We were camping on Fraser Island when it ran aground. Big news back then.
The view from the lookout is spectacular, and the coastline has really not changed in all that time. We asked Gramps to take a photo of us there. It took him a bit to work out where his fingers should not go. 😂
We then took the road to Inskip Point, which is totally new. We used to have to run the beach to get to the point, unless you were one of the lucky ones who could take the mining road. It is now bitumen all bar the last 100 meters or so.
There are campsites dotted along the road, and they would be lovely places to camp. The beach is now closed to vehicles from Rainbow beach to Inskip Point. No more bogged cars, or having to dodge the waves and work the tide. Memories are great, but perhaps not so much for those who drove in those days.
We wandered down to the beach, and it is as beautiful as I remember. We watched the barge leave the mainland and head for the island. We have planned to return tomorrow with some fishing gear for the boys, and a book for me 😎
Back to the car and a short trip to Carlo Point where we again had a wander around the jetty and watched a couple of boats come in. We were amazed to see a dolphin following the boats in. The cheeky thing was looking for a free feed from anyone who was throwing bait or other goodies for him.
Home again and it was fish and chips for dinner tonight. There was no nap today, so it will be early to bed for this little traveller.
Have a great night everyone.
Lizzy
Today was another wonderful day, though it did start out a little chilly.
This morning Gramps and I went off to a-hunting and a-gathering at the local supermarket to get supplier for lunch and dinner. When we arrived back Nana and I tackled a cryptic crossword togtether while Gramps read the paper. Very civilized really.
Robbie went off this morning to again try his hand at fishing. This time he went down to the point where the locals had suggested. Alas it was another fish-less adventure for him 😞.
After lunch today we decided to take a trip to Rainbow Beach. It is some 40 years since I have been there and it has certainly changed. No longer a sleepy little town with not much more than a servo.
We had a walk around at the Lawrie Hansen Park, and checked out the Cherry Venture propeller. We were camping on Fraser Island when it ran aground. Big news back then.
The view from the lookout is spectacular, and the coastline has really not changed in all that time. We asked Gramps to take a photo of us there. It took him a bit to work out where his fingers should not go. 😂
We then took the road to Inskip Point, which is totally new. We used to have to run the beach to get to the point, unless you were one of the lucky ones who could take the mining road. It is now bitumen all bar the last 100 meters or so.
There are campsites dotted along the road, and they would be lovely places to camp. The beach is now closed to vehicles from Rainbow beach to Inskip Point. No more bogged cars, or having to dodge the waves and work the tide. Memories are great, but perhaps not so much for those who drove in those days.
We wandered down to the beach, and it is as beautiful as I remember. We watched the barge leave the mainland and head for the island. We have planned to return tomorrow with some fishing gear for the boys, and a book for me 😎
Back to the car and a short trip to Carlo Point where we again had a wander around the jetty and watched a couple of boats come in. We were amazed to see a dolphin following the boats in. The cheeky thing was looking for a free feed from anyone who was throwing bait or other goodies for him.
Home again and it was fish and chips for dinner tonight. There was no nap today, so it will be early to bed for this little traveller.
Have a great night everyone.
Lizzy
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