Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn

We picked up our awning from the insurance repairer and headed north. The awning was upgraded to the newer model which is nicer and has more features, so that worked out well. 


My very talented rock hubby won prize money at the country music festival we happened upon.   I was really impressed seeing he didn't sing any country songs.  Would like to say that we are going to splash out and enjoy the money on treats, but it just covers the excess on our insurance repair.  Still great to see God providing for our journey especially the mishaps. 

While stuck in Maroochydore waiting for the repairs we also had the chance to catch up with some old friends David and Simone who now live there - they are not just ordinary people, they are extraordinary and inspiring people, and we were encouraged by their life as we caught up.  Simone has an amazing book being released later this year called 'Beautiful'.  If you want to be inspired check out a bit of their story http://www.profilemag.com.au/cms/news/news.aspx?id=114&fid=43

Feedng the ducks

Then on to Hervey Bay – and although later than expected and without the opportunity to plan our connections, the fabulous people at Rhema Wide Bay  were happy for John to come in with very little notice do radio tags and an interview, and also line him up with a performance that evening in Maryborough.

A radio interview will air next Monday at around 12.30 – listen online at Rhema Wide Bay

Highlight of Hevery Bay was the water park, where Sam got really brave on the water slide.   It was a free park with fountains, and slides, so we went back again the next day.  Met a lovely family in the caravan park with two little boys – Sam and Josh spent the time arguing over who was their best friend.

Not to be missed free fun in Water park in Hervey Bay

Amy found a pile of what appeared to be fresh bird poo at the bottom of a light pole by the beach. Thinking it was sun screen she rubbed it all over her face.  Not sure exactly what it was – but got her cleaned up very fast!

Heading out of Yeppoon today where we enjoyed camping by the beach and a visit to the ‘Singing Ships’.   This was amazing to experience - the sculpture has pipes which catch the wind and create melodies while you sit on the headland and behold the view of Great Keppel island.  

Enjoyed spending hours on the beach with the kids yesterday. The water is warm and there is not a cloud in the sky.  It is amazing for us to look over the ocean and see it dotted with islands instead of the cargo ships and endless ocean of lovely Newcastle harbour.  

John and I are both now further north in Oz than we have ever travelled.  Reading Isaiah 54 recently it brings new meaning to “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes."  (I am sure the same is true for those traveling in Caravans).

We have been away just over a month now, and I still feel the grip of time on my day.  Looking forward to that hold dissolving as the days roll on.