Great Keppel Island

Had the loveliest day at Great Keppel today (this sure beats working).
There was a bit of fun loading the dogs on the ferry. Poor Peppa was determined not to climb the stairs onto the ferry, but thanks to one of the crew she was hoisted on board, like it or not. Was a lovely calm trip over. Stevie was terrified, Pep was still traumatised by the onboard process, Ruby was very excited and Mace just calmly took it all in, like she does with every situation.
Great Keppel was not what I imagined at all. A cafe and bar and not much else, apart from a beautiful beach. Really peaceful - so my type of vibe.
To get to other beaches you take a hike through the middle of the island. Sounds like fun, let's do that. It's not fun. The start of the hike had a danger sign, but of course we ignored that.
After half hour or so of up and down the mountain most of us waved the white flag. Dave and Graham continued on to go snorkelling at Monkey Beach and the rest of us turned back. Ruby is such a loyal dog that she headed off ahead with Anne, Gail , Pep and Mace without a backward look. I could have fallen off the side of the mountain for all she cared.
Anyway we all made it safely back. The boys had a great snorkel, I had my first ocean swim (was lovely) of the trip, the dogs had a run and swim and everyone got to relax at the pub. Wins all around I think.
Funny story. There was a man at the caravan park with a baby in a pram and a toddler. He was trying to get the toddler to go with him but there was a firm no. After a while I went over to see if I could help. Turns out the toddler wasn't his, he didn't even know his name but didn't want to leave him. I found out the description of the van for the little boy and wandered up to ask if they had a son. Yep they both said and pointed behind them to a child. "Do you have another boy?" A flash of recognition past over their faces and they both jumped up. This kid must be trouble if his parents can't remember they have him!
We are all a bit tired from today's adventures so might be an early night. Famous last words!Read more