We headed to the beach first thing in search of solider crabs but had to settle for one. The kangaroos had finished up and headed onward, but not to worry, they were back at the campsite.
After packing we headed for a swim at the lagoon pool and the kids were in absolute heaven. We got our obligatory bumper sticker to say we were here and headed north to Airlie Beach – a relatively short drive.
As usual on arrival the kids were kids, hot, hungry and feral and all war broke lose. They seem to have this timing of losing the plot down pat and whenever we need to get something done, like set up camp in 27 degree sweltering heat, they play up.
Having set up and fed them, I headed along the boardwalk – Bicentennial Walkway – into Airlie Beach past the marina. The plan was to get the kids a little time out and sleep and give Nick a break, but Em of course fought it all the way and I gave up on her.
The walk was stunning and on arrival we found the Airlie Beach lagoon and play area – Kiddie Heaven I reckon. We did some shopping and called Nick to come bring the swim gear and save me the 2.9km walk home. Again the swim was heaven after a busy day and kids think the pool is even better than the one from yesterday. Town was heaving it being ANZAC Day, but we were not in the mood for 2 Up at the pub – rather get the kids dinner and bed and enjoy a long awaiting sav blanc. Bliss, it has been a week or so since our last white wine…..
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