Hi all,
Well I thought we would share some of the highlights of our weekend away.
It was a long wait but definatley a much needed mini break... & what better way to relax than at Amanda & Daniels wedding [Adams' older Brother]
I will do a seperate posting on the wedding & all the photos shortly.
Friday 11:30 arrived at airport, Adam has finished work at 10:30 & we had planned to catch the 12:40 flight Brisbane to Cairns...a bit of confusion led to there never being a 12:40 flight :( .. Next flight 14:55 .. Due to massive storms Brisbane airport was closed for a further 1 hour delay. :(
We both recieved free upgraded seats in Business class & a kind gentlemen swapped his seat so that we could be seated together. .. A rarity these days.
Next our beep Beep hire car. See above for our 'Red goes fast' car. Our car got us from point A to B .. cheap on fuel however sorry to say not very comfortable to drive. I actually had trouble starting the car a few times [not used to a manual since we now have an automatic] Screamed at Adam for letting the battery go flat... My error! My bad!
It was now dark, we left Cairns for our destination, Mission Beach. 1 1/2 hour journey south to the caravan park where Adams parents & sister were staying. There was little traffic so the drive was great.
Apon arriving at the caravan park, the office was closed so we never registered & actually didnt have to pay for our camping spot. Yippee!! What a bargain.
Adam got out the tent in the dark [By the way it was now 10pm]& started putting it together. I grabbed the aircompressor & was ready to blow up the airmattras when both Adam & I has realised......... We forgot the air mattrass!! Too funny :)
Luckily Adams sister Madonna has spare beds in her cabin so we stayed the night with her & boyfriend Tim
Early Sunday morning whilst at the kiosk Uncle Peter & Aunty Elaine drove by, they stopped for a photo op :) .. later Aunty Sandra & Uncle Bob dropped in for coffee & afterwards Maree & I headed off to the Mision [once a month] monster markets. Not very big, lots of home made crafts & plants.. & stinkin Humid!!! But it was a lovely morning. On our return went packed up our tent [Yes everyone... i actually help out :) ] Popper back up to the resort to say goodbye to Daniel.. we missed Amanda & Madisson as they were out shopping.
Our our return trip we stopped into Cowley beach for a Look See!! Wow a really quiet beach township.. probably only 50 houses & home to the Whitsundays defence force training base.
As we arrived into Cairns a few hours early for flight we grabbed the street directory & made our way to the suburban beaches for a Look See... A wonderful end to a beautiful weekend. We have both vowed to return to Mission beach however more time is definatley needed to really admire its full beauty.
