Our first evening in Gold Coast, Australia!
Australia is a quick flight from New Zealand. Getting there marked the second half of our vacation, which began with Auckland + Rotorua + New Zealand’s Redwoods + Huka Falls + Craters of the Moon + Waitomo Glowworms Caves + Taupo + Pirongia + Hamilton Gardens.
We landed in Gold Coast to visit in-laws who I’d heretofore not had the pleasure of meeting. Lovely inside and out, they were generous to us in every way!
What took me so long to meet these lovely family members?!
Good food, greater people!
Some of my Australian family is striped!
The following morning, a delicious breakfast awaited us — including yeast extract to spread on our buttered toast. Brands for the ‘acquired taste’ can be a heated topic: Australians generally vote for Vegemite, New Zealanders like Our Mate, folks in other places are partial to Marmite or Promite or Bovril or Cenovis or…
After all the eating and relaxing, it was time to get moving!
Tai chi is healthy for all ages!
Admirably fit and flexible Rita (the beautiful lady with her arm around my waist) introduced me to a free tai chi class at the local park. If you’re ever in the area, Robina Tai Chi Club Secretary/Treasurer Yulan deSalve assured me that all are welcome to email her at yulandesalve@gmail.com for particulars. Ask her nicely, and she might demonstrate the sitting koala pose!
Geckos are common guests in Gold Coast, Australia.
What animals do you have near your home that are unique to your area?
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