We had two stowaways with us this time. Our two dogs, Willy the Mini Pinscher and Bonnie, the matriarch of the family, a Mini Fox Terrier. In the past, my mother had always dog sitted for us but we couldn’t rely on her this time. I found pet friendly accommodation so they could come with us. A little challenging at times because Willy is so nervous and couldn’t get used to his temporary home. They whimpered a bit in the car too but once they were asleep they were okay. I felt better that they were with us at least.
I grew up having beach holidays but I don’t feel at ease on my own with the kids at the beach. I’d rather they jumped around all day in a swimming pool so we secured a house with a pool. It was a weird configuration but very comfortable with a lovely view of the beach and Fraser Island.
There was plenty of splashing about in the pool.
One morning we travelled to Tin Can Bay, a small town nearby, to feed the wild dolphins. That was something I’ve wanted to do all my life and I was so glad I could share the experience with the kids.
In the afternoons the local birdlife would come for a cool off in the pool. It was so lovely to sit and watch.
While visiting friends, who were also staying up there for the week, we noticed a large goanna slinking around in the backyard.
The ‘beach’ house was a bit too large for us but clean and comfortable. Would’ve been better suited to a large family with older children but it was well affordable and with all the creature comforts of home.
Except for 2 days of a bit of rain and windy conditions, the weather was perfect and not too hot. The trip up was a little long for the dogs but the kids managed well. A lovely holiday and definitely a time for me to relax and think about nothing else but relaxing, oh and the kids.
Make me miss the beach! It has been too long since I've been to the ocean. Living in the middle of the US I am about as far away from the beach as I could get. I'm glad you had a wonderful time!
Looks like a great place to holiday, Anne. Many moons ago, I called in to Tin Can Bay on a trip with my parents to the Great Barrier Reef. I don't think there was dolphin feeding there, then, though.
Anne that looks like the most perfect place to holiday. I am so glad you are having a wonderful time – you deserve this so much xx
It all looks so beutiful – the photos of the children just made me smile. What a fantastic holiday! xx
what an awesome trip! I'd love to feed dolphins like that – what a cool experience with the kiddos!
I haven't been to Rainbow Beach since I was a kid – it looks like you had a lovely holiday there!
Wow Anne that looks fabulous. The house looked very country which is appealing. I think I would have had a heart attack over the goanna though. Thank you for being the first person to link up this season. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Looks peaceful.
Looks and sounds beautiful Anne. Muchly deserved. Actually you deserve a cook, cleaner and masseur too. xx