A number of people expressed surprise that I would select Alice Springs as my top holiday destination in Australia. Hamilton and Fraser are wonderful, don’t get me wrong but I think that my favourite experience so far was the Red Centre. There are a number of reasons for this and perhaps one minor point is the fact that there were very few families on holiday in the area. Hamilton Island is a family holiday destination and at every corner there is another family domestic in progress. Yesterday morning, I was sitting in reception (taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi) when I almost phoned Niamh to ask if Gerry Rooney could get out here fast to mediate on a dispute. It had all the hall marks of the beginnings of divorce proceedings.
I have very happy memories of my own childhood holidays at Butlins Mosney. To a child they were magical times. Hamilton reminded me of a classic photo of our family including my Granny, caught by the Butlins roving photographer, where we were obviously in the midst of a healthy debate. My Mum will know what I mean. 🙂
Tonight I am going on a dinner cruise around the Whitsunday Islands. Luxury, I know but it is my last night on this paradise island.
Ann x
(Today’s photos were taken from my verandah and on a scenic walk on the Island).
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I sure do, the look on Granny’s face as she tried to intervene or to stir the debate I am not sure which she liked to take the opposite side to your father.. Glad to see you are beginning to photo the flora, loved the Heleconia.
Love Mam
It was a classic photo. Say “hi” to Mon. I am hoping to see Karen later today. Ann