Day 74 - 13th January
Today we moved sites again, to a place called Beachmere. We booked in for 5 nights as we are close to Brisbane now for the drop off of our camper.
We were a little disappointed when we got to our powered site though as we looked on the map of the camp site to see no swimming pool. There was one advertised on this site which is the main reason we chose to come here.
It has been swealtering hot today, the tide was so far out and the beach was full of crabs so we couldn't go there.
We went to Bribie Island which is a 30 minute drive from here. One site of the beach was completely still and murky water. And the other side was SO chopping and dangerous with sand flying everywhere! There were 10 life guards on duty at the sea that side so I think that proves how unsafe it was!
There's no shade here either so we are hoping tomorrow is a little cooler.
Day 75 - 14th January
We drove to Redcliffe with the idea in mind to spend the day there. As we arrived we instantly knew we wouldn't be too impressed with the beach! Instead of the gorgeous white, soft sand we had been experiencing at places like Byron Bay and Jervis Bay the sand was really grainy and looked quite dirty with washed up seaweed, sticks and leaves everywhere. Nethertheless we had a dip in the (still and murky) sea as it was so hot and sticky so we needed to cook off! We had a good chat on the beach about things we want to do and achieve when we are back home. My partner will be looking for a job with one potentially lined up, and I'm getting the feeling I'm in need of a change as well. We will see what happens when we are home but my ideas usually get a bit carried away, then I end up disappointed!
There's really high winds this evening so the camper is swaying a lot. I'm hoping no trees fall near us!
^Beachmere
Day 76 - 15th January
Another day at Beachmere.
We did our usual shop at IGA for the ingredients we need for tonight's meal. (That sounds much better than reality!) we've run out of ideas of what we can cook and every meal just seems so boring to us now! There's a max of about 5 or 6 meals we cook in the camper as we are limited. And I think we've over done it on every meal option now! There's only so much pasta one person can eat!!
It's been much cooler today which is so nice, it's still sunny but not muggy at all and nice and breezy!!
We got a quiche (for me) and a pie (for ben) at the bakery near IGA so that was breakfast/lunch. Nice to have something different and it feels like such a treat! It's the small things!
I did a massive clean of the camper today in preparation to hand it back in just a few days time. Sad times.
Day 77 - 16th January
Another day relaxing in Beachmere. Such a strange little town everyone seems to know everyone! Even the people at the caravan site seem so strange around us. Makes us feel a little uneasy at times!
Had another sort out and clean up of the camper in preparation to return it soon. We need to find out where we can hoover it and wash the outside though.
Feeling very apprehensive about going back to normality after such a long and lovely time and break away from it all. It will be so strange - this is our reality now and I don't want it to end!
^Beachmere
Day 78 - 17th January
We were relaxing on the camp chairs outside the campervan when a man walked over. He gave us a business card and said we could go to his house and use his pool, it's just him there....
We of course thanked him. Then looked at each other because we both thought it was weird. It could of been just a nice gesture but in this day and age you can never be too careful.
He even returned a second time in a different car to ask if we were coming or not. As much as we wanted a dip in the pool right now we are not idiots and would not be going to a strangers house - however pleasant they may seem.
We cleaned the inside and outside of the camper today at an actual car wash! It's looking sparkly clean. Just one more day left after today!
A really nice couple have parked next to us for the night in Beachmere. We've sat outside all evening chatting and drinking beer. I can't believe it's our second from last night and we are finally having a. It if interaction and conversation with another human in the same situation!
^Cleaning the wagon ready for returning!
Day 79 - 18th January
We left Beachmere and headed to Samford Showgrounds via Margate beach for a last beach sunbathe of the trip.
I can't believe tonight is our last night in the camper. It has gone SO quickly and it all seems like a blur now which is really sad. I think as soon as you get used to anything, it becomes second nature and the beauty of it goes a little bit. We settled into the campervan very quickly and now it seems gone in a flash!
It's so sad to be packing up all of our items and emptying the cupboards and fridge. I will miss this van a lot!
^Margate Beach
Day 80 - 19th January GOODBYE CAMPER!
We got up early to have a final clean of the camper and to pack all of the last minute bits up.
We spent around 3 hours in a park near our Airbnb before it was time to check in.
It felt so strange to get into an apartment. Even sat in the park we both said how we felt almost free. Even though we loved the camper adventures so much.
I'd taken full advantage of having a bath! And I'm so excited to sleep in a huge comfy bed tonight.
We ordered pizza which was amazing and felt like such a treat. Happy days!
