Friday the 30th of October 2020 – Miami Beach, Queensland

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We travelled down from Marburg yesterday via Thornlands which is an eastern suburb of Brisbane near the coast. I visited an old RAAF friend who I hadn’t seen in 20 years. Fred is getting on now and isn’t travelling all that well, so it was great to catch up.

Now we’re on the Gold Coast and despite the current situation, the place is packed. The van park isn’t all that large and is very tight, I clipped the rear bumper on the van on a bollard and bent it back so some runnings repairs where needed. The park is right on the beach, so we’ve had a few walks along the beach already.

Today we travelled up into the hinterland, inland behind the coast to Tamborine Mountain. Stopped off at Mt Tamborine to view the Parasailors launching off the mountain. There must have been over 50 of them flying the thermals above the mountain and down into the valley below. Plenty of shops for Susan to browse thru at North Tamborine and Eagles nest. The view from the Eagles Nest Hotel of the coast was spectacular, would love to see it at night.

Tomorrow is Halloween and also the Queensland State Election, so 2 horror stories in one. We’re off to Currumbin Bird Santuary and also do a quick tour the Gold Coast. It simply amazes me the number of people here, coming down the Pacific Highway to the coast was like peak hour on the Monash freeway in Melbourne. To each there own I suppose.

The Gold Coast from Miami Beach.
One of the Parasailors just taking off the mountain. It was interesting watching them launch themselves off the mountain. One had an aborted take off when his chute got twisted and he was dragged about 100 metres down the mountain. Still didn’t faze him, a few minutes later he was up and gone!
Just a small number of the group using the thermals to gain height.
Main Street of Mount Tamborine. The area had a similar feel to the Dandenongs, particularly Sassafras and Olinda, although with Palm trees in lieu of giant gums.
Susan found a friend in Eagles Nest.
The view of the Coast from the Eagles Nest Hotel. Would look great at night.
Moonrise at Miami Beach.
The sun has set along the coast. The water was quite warm as we strolled along in the shallows.
Moon on Miami!

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  1. Mark's avatar
    Mark · October 31, 2020

    Enjoy, you’re in my old hood. I lived on Marine Pde.

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      bebraveontour · October 31, 2020

      Probably changed a bit since then mate! I know I’d prefer Regnan Rd to Marine Pde any day!

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    Sue · October 31, 2020

    Hi Ray & Susan
    Have loved all your blogs this year. I can’t believe that we won’t be all together on Tuesday for the running of the race that stops the nation. However, as it won’t be a true Melb Cup this year, like the Grand Final (congrats on the Richmond win AGAIN), so I guess you are excused for not being here this year.
    Remember the Gold Coast is a sunny place for shady people!!!!
    Look forward to seeing you on your return and I trust that you will be able to enter Victoria by the time you reach the border.
    Stay safe.
    cheers Sue & Reg

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      bebraveontour · October 31, 2020

      Hi Sue, yes Tuesday will certainly be different but let me assure you 2021 will be bigger and better than before. I’m glad you enjoy the blog, we have about 7 weeks to go before we are home. Plan to be back in Melbourne around the 20th of December. It’s a bit of a blur, the last 10 months but I’m sure when we review the blog posts it will all come back to us. Stay safe and we’ll see you in a couple of months. Cheers

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