One of the recovery methods we thought we would get into is pool swimming. Debbie has tried two pools during this trip and the benefits of using a breathing tube have been a revelation. We have a new pool here which opened last year however it is closing down again to get the indoor pool constructed. We may also try using floatation as part of this. Getting used to the chlorine may be another issue as it was very strong in the Caloundra pool.
We drove across to Kawana Waters to see how the relos are situated in the new area. There seems to be two styles of building. The low rise where two floors are in use but with seperate units above and below. Brendon and Cathie are in a lower unit with full street access. The upper unit gets access by a narrow staircase in a back alley. The other style are six storied apartment blocks. A huge bank of those is being constructed directly behind them. There is plenty of water. Canals and lakes are everywhere and they can walk around one directly across the road.
Yes we are used to looking out at the passing parade but I will use the hour or so before our visitors arrive to catchup on Debbie's online photos. So far on this rest day I have done some exercises, swam some laps and finished a 4 km walk. We went out onto the moonlike sandbank that has popped up in the last few years. That means the sea is retreating at this point and I would say it is 500 metres across.
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| mega fallen tree |
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| mega sand pit |
Yes we are having the long earned rest day. Three days of Grandie sitting then two days of bush walking has got me needing a good lie down. I got to 21,400 steps yesterday that has got to be close to a record. The pool here is so good. Immaculately cleaned and maintained daily. I got the snorkel tube out and went for about ten laps with a few rests. As well there are two spa pools to lounge in. There is a group here who gather at 7:00am each morning.
We drove out to Kondalilla via MontVille. We have seen this picturesque town before but not the falls. We spent an hour at the first swimming hole for lunch and a drink. This also had a good waterfall. The swimming was good but deep and not to cold. We took the long descent to the bottom for spectacular views of the main falls. Another hour was spent at the bottom. Despite the rests the going was hot and sweaty to get all the way back up. This was a great day trip and worth the effort.
This is a Breakfree resort which manages a series of apartments owned by others. Ours is a good one overlooking the waterway behind Bribie Island. We also have a spa on the deck that looks out over the pool. To Cool. There is a full kitchen and laundry which we have not fully used but will do at some stage.
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It ts Caloundra revisited and I can report immediately that the waterway between here and Bribie Island has now filled in with sand which was not the case 5 years ago. We dropped our bags, got some supplies and walked our way across to the island at around 2pm as the tide was out and so was the sunshine. The weather is meant to be turning for the worse tonight so we made the most of it. When you take a photo over there in the right direction it could be a deserted island. We got back to our Grand Pacific room just now and we have a balcony with spa tub over looking the water. Hooray.
