Rainbow Beach

Last weekend we went to Rainbow Beach with some friends. I really liked it. It's funny because we kind of forget sometimes that we live in beautiful, amazing Australia. BUT, then we go to a beach like Rainbow Beach and I remember, "I'm in Australia!!!" Rainbow Beach looks and feels like Australia should - lots of waves, beautiful sand, and surfer dudes! We have been to a few beaches now but this is only the second beach that I thought, "This is what people picture Australia as". Apparently it is one of the best surf spots in Australia, with big competitions each year. And I love when beaches have BBQ's and playgrounds too. It makes it a perfect day for the family! So, we had a wonderful time. It was also the first time in a long time that Shamus enjoyed the ocean. He's getting comfortable now and it was fun to play with him in the water.

We also saw our first blue sea slug (thanks to Rej for finding out what it was!!) They were all along the shore.

(...and yes, I'm trying out some fonts, font size, colour....hmmm, which do I prefer?)

http://www.thecephalopodpage.org/MarineInvertebrateZoology/Glaucusatlanticus.html

The kids enjoyed climbing the rocks. And the warm little pools between all the rocks.

"Ah, it was worth the hike Shamus. Let's just chill."

"Let's go Dad. You're almost there!"

The view was beautiful.

We stayed and had dinner and then drove back to Brisbane that night.

It will be very difficult to leave Queensland. We better get lots of visitors when we go back! :)