Tilt train to risbane

We caught the fabulous Tilt Train to Brisbane.

Such a good trip even if it was an hour late---who cares!! Photos are from the window of our carriage! Brisbane packed tonight!! State of Origin game so we are staying away from Suncorp Stadium!! Every accommodation place full----no room at any inn!! Be lovely to get home again to my family---especially as its Alison's birthday!!

Goodbyes

Goodbyes are so hard--to Natasha, Bill and Beris, REnzo, Orlando and Maryborough!! It has been a very special family time in Maryborough. One I wont forget! Off on Tilt Train today. 

Bill Beris Natasha and boys in Maryborough

Kaye with Renzo and Orlando

Beris with Orlando Natasha and Renzo

My beautiful brother

Renzo Natasha Bill and Orlando

We had a lovely day in Maryborough with Natasha and Bill and Beris, Natasha drove 8 hours to Brisbane then 3 hours to get to Maryborough!! A gorgeous girl!! We had such fun playing with her two delightful boys!! A special time with Bill and Beris. 

Farewell Beautiful Hervey Bay!

The view from our deck is amazing!

Our last walk on the Pier at Urangan

For our last night we bought fish and chips at Urangdan and ate them on our little deck. Love this place! We'll be back!! To Maryborough today. Sad to leave the sunshine, beach and pier.

Nikanbah Market

Huge beautiful local pineapples for $2.00 !!!!

Love this country market!!

Botanical Gardens Urangdan

We had a lovely time at the Botanical Gardens. Tropical Gardens are very different to us Tasmanians but so lush and green.

Dinner at the Marina

I've been taking photos of boats in the bay. They look so serene in this beautiful place. We had a special dinner at the Marina---Barrramundi and whiting. All while overlooking the Marina----even a four piece Quartet!!

Walk on Urangan Pier at Sunset

It was so lovely to have a beautiful sunny day today so we walked and walked---freedom after all the rain we've had. Our last walk was to Urangan Pier at sunset. Somethings we do are just good for our soul---this was definately one of those!!! The walk on this Pier always makes me feel good but tonight was very special---something about sunset in the tropics. I only had this feeling once before when we stayed with Shell and children at Noosa. Its a matter of catching the sunset and letting it soak into your soul. WE walked about 7kls and it nearly killed me but I loved every minute of this very special  time.

Walking on the beach at Urangan

I went for a walk this morning on the beach but it started raining and I was wet through---shoes, socks an all!! Love the little blue hermit crabs on the beach---they were busy digging in the sand and scuttling away!! The units are where we are staying---wonderful position. 

Me and Mary Poppins in Maryborough!!

We drove to Maryborough today and went to the market. We saw Mary Poppins!!!!! and went to a fabulous art Exhibition in the Town Hall. Back to Hervey Bay till Monday so come on sun how about shining!!

Great Sandy Strait

WEll the rain continues in Hervey Bay. WE went for a drive today but no long awaited walk on the beach!! Sigh!! David keeps telling me it will be fine on Friday-----hope so!! Nevertheless the view from our Unit is wonderful and a glass of wine makes all the difference!!

Rain Rain Rain!!

We have had days of heavy rain. Not even a little break to walk on the beach. Feel sorry for the families up here on school holidays!! Even resorted to three videos today!!! :(

My Brother Bill

Hervey Bay and Point Vernon.

Arrived at Hervey Bay today in torrential rain!! Cant believe this weather!! Thought we might get a little sunshine! David tells me Friday will be fine---sure hope so! We have a beautiful unit with amazing views over the sea. We can do some whale watching from our deck!! WE went for a drive to Point Vernon as it was too wet to walk. Love Hervey Bay so much!!

Queen's Park Maryborough

Rain eased this afternoon so we went for a lovely walk in Maryborough thorugh Queen's Park that borders the Mary River. A beautiful place to meander.

Maryborough

It is raining so hard at Maryborough all day couldn't believe it!! Lady told me it was the first day of winter---wish it had waited a week or two. We are wearing the only 'cold clothes" we brought with us. We headed into "town" to shop but all the shops were closed---no Sunday shopping in Maryborough!! I drove my brother Bill's car which was a bit scary---manual when I am used to automatic. David was telling me when to change gears!!! Bit funny!! Exhaust was very noisy too so everyone heard me coming!!

Train to Maryborough

Trip to Maryborough took five hours so a long one but theres something very special about train travel. They have a Club car so you can walk around and get a meal. My  beautiful niece Tracey picked us up at Maryborough and this was a special surprise. It was raining heavily so we were very happy to get a lift to Maryborough.

Glasshouse Mountains.

Farewell Brisbane

Today Gail took me to breakfast at GOMA and we went to wonderful exhibition---"Modern Woman". We both loved it so much!! Then she took us to train---Spirit of the Outback"!! Now we are travelling to Maryborough. Love train travel!! Its the best!!I have loved this special time with Gail. We both love this gallery and the exhibitions held there. We loved making paper birds together!! This was called "Fly Away Home"---best children's exhibit but we loved it too!! I love beautiful Brisbane and next holiday we will stay longer for sure!! Special thanks to Gail!!