Another few hundred kilometres saw us change states today as we entered Queensland. The skies were clear as we left Nambucca at 8:30 a.m. and headed for Southport.
As we travelled we went past the Big Banana, Big Prawn, Big Knight (outside the Macadamia farm), past fields of sugar cane and even past a coffee plantation (and no, we did not take our coffee machine away :0 (amazing, I hear you say)!
We also passed many properties which have felt the efftects of the recent floods in Grafton. Many fences were underwater, dirt, grass and mud everywhere. Roads were damaged and traffic was slow as we drove past fallen trees.Our rest stop today was at Ballina where we stopped for a picnic lunch and a throw of the Vortex. The kids are travelling well and are playing lots of games in the back seats as well as pausing now and then to watch a DVD.
We arrived at Southport at around 2:30p.m. whereupon we all pitched in to set up the van again. After a quick trip to the toilets (where an access code is required) the kids had a great time playing on the "Jumping Pillow". After wearing themselves out, we took a brief walk along the beachfront, came back to the van to write up the children's blogs and then headed off to get take away fish and chips. The kids then enjoyed playing on the equipment at a place called 'Labrodor' - it even had a flying fox next to the beach.
Tomorrow we are off to Sea World, which should be great for all.
Looks like all's well and great to see the photos, which are excellent.
ReplyDeleteWe are really enjoying following your progress and are pleased the weather is kind so far especially since it's pretty ordinary back home.
Hi Ben & Estelle,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are already having a fabulous trip....doing lots of fun things. Loved the pictures of Nambucca with the rainbow. All is well here. Praying for you all. Love Dad & Mum
I did think of you basking in the sun somewhere while sitting in traffic on Narellan Road this morning! Hope those coffee bags are the next best thing! Julz X
ReplyDeleteHi guys,
ReplyDeleteNo coffee machine means important stops on the way! Glad to hear and see you all having a great time - hey, aren't you glad he is still holding everything together by his powerful word! Enjoy the time adoring his mighty works.
Michael Blake
Thanks for the updates, looks like you guys are having a great time :-)
ReplyDeleteNick
Hi Stelzer family, Sounds like things are going well so far. So looks like it is quite warm during the day, what are the nights like? Looking forward to hearing about Sea World.
ReplyDeleteHey guys,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having fun! I'm very jealous of you wearing shorts and t-shirts. It's cold and rainy here.
Praying for you as always.
Enjoy the theme parks.
Simon.
Hey where is your post for today - did Sea World wear you all out? Estelle - would like to see some photos of you in it instead of you taking them. We miss you as well!
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