Bargara

Even though I've lived in Canberra for over 30 years, Bargara is still home to me. I am sad about all the multistorey units along the esplanade replacing the lovely old Queenslander style homes (and some not so lovely old shacks, I must admit).  But there have been some lovely changes, such as the walking paths all along the esplanade and a lovely new picnic area and playground at the Basin.  And of course, the beach is as gorgeous as ever.

Ben and Garry had a lot of fun catching waves at Neilson Park beach (the surf beach). Compared to the NSW beaches, this isn't much surf, but compared to north Queensland, it's pretty good.

We walked down the track to Mon Repos beach, which is famous for its turtle rookery (it isn't turtle season at the moment) and admired the glorious beach. It was also the beach where Bert Hinkler practiced flying.

We were so very impressed with how well Mum's garden has recovered after being completely flattened by a tornado on Australia Day 2013. Once again, the house is completely hidden by greenery.  I know how hard Mum and her friend Lex have worked to create that miracle.