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Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Having a Fanningtastic time...

We are staying at a place called Coollangata just north of Byron Bay where NSW meets the Gold Coast. The beaches here are gorgeous and go on for ever. The sea is crystal clear and across the bay, through the palm trees sits Surfers Paradise a skyline across the ocean, outlined against the clear blue skies. It really is paradise...and even more so because there aren't just good waves for Will, but also good waves for Sam... and friends... and a coffee shop nearby.

Yesterday we spent a lovely day wandering through the town. In the morning we went for a surf and then went to the cafe where Sam did his maths, then as we walked back down to the van we saw Mick Fanning coming out of the sea (for those of you, who don't know like me, Mick Fanning is 2 x world surfing champion) anyway Sam had his picture taken with him and you should have seen his grin it stretched from ear to ear (Sam's not Mick Fannings, I'll put the pic up soon). In the evening we had a Thai and it was nice to eat out again after all that wholesome home cooked food we have been having!!

We have had another lovely day today just relaxing by the beach and Will has a bit of heat stroke he thinks, oh and sore lips, oh and a surfing rash, oh and a broken toe...not that you would know because he never mentions it!!!!! So another night on the campsite here and then off to Surfers Paradise for a couple of nights and a trip to Wet and Wild (think that's what it's called) a big water park near Surfers Paradise with loads of hellish slides.

Also met a guy today who gave us loads of telephone numbers for Indo, a driver, a guy to renew the visas and a cool place to stay...lovely.
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  1. GrandmaL15 April 2011 at 09:42

    You all sound so happy on the next round of your journey. I am getting fearful of you settling down in Britain again.
    From your writing, you are in the middle of paradise - how special is that?
    One good thing moving away from the house means no housework - now that really is special,another type of paradise!
    Everyone is well although Grandad is his usual stressed out self. I think a van is a good option just now as we are having to have the roof repaired ('cause of the squirrel') Grandad can't bear to look at squirrels just now! and some alterations we were having in Spain almost, but thankfully they realised in time, brought the upstairs down! Finger's crossed all is well as we speak and jobs are getting done. Oh and a new caravan shower tap meant an expensive job!!He is a real Basil Fawlty at the moment. I, on the other hand, am a typical Sybil
    Love to you all keep on travelling and enjoying.
    Still no SKYPE? xxx

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