Mission Beach

On our way to Mission Beach we drove up Castle Hill at Townsville to see the amazing views of the city. Then we visited Little Crystal Creek for a dip in the water and some lunch. The creek was really pretty, with rock slides into the water and shallow beachy bits where Rosie could paddle. Poppy wasn't too keen on the cold water though! Saw a 'yabbie' (freshwater crayfish) in the water. As well as water boatmen and pond skaters. Afterwards we went to the rainforest nearby for a walk. The trees were beautiful, and amazing to see how many plants were growing on the trees.
Arrived at our hotel at Mission Beach just in time for dinner. Such a beautiful beach there we decided to spend the day just hanging out. In the morning Rosie collected coconuts and other bits with grandad to make a face on the beach.
After a bit we all walked down to the end of the beach, and Rosie rode her bike.
Saw so many tiny little balls of sand flung out from holes which made firework patterns in the sand. I guess they were made by little crabs.
Had lunch at a lovely cafe part way back to the hotel. Made a bike track on the beach for Rosie to encourage her to ride the last bit home. We ended up adding some bumps, a dip and a berm, with coconuts to mark the start and end. Rosie made friends with some kids on the beach, the 8yr old girl was called Poppy and she took Rosie under her wing.
In the afternoon Rosie went for a swim with Matt and Yvonne. Think the pool was a bit chilly but I'm sure she had lots of fun. Poppy came with me to the gym for a bit and was very happy rolling about on the floor and waving to herself in the mirror.
For dinner we went to a lovely place in town and most of us had poke bowls, including Rosie and Poppy. Poppy is eating so much at the moment! Now she has 1 bottom tooth it's amazing what she can chomp through!Read more