F is for...

FESTIVAL. We've been exploring some of the Gold Coast markets with Nana on the weekends and have been hearing about the annual Winter Sun Festival at Coolangatta (southern Gold Coast).

Standing on the dividing line between New South Wales and Queensland

It made for a great outing because not only were there some great outdoor markets to explore but it was actually a 50's Rock 'n Roll festival with row upon row of classic cars, 50's outfits (including an extensive range of men's and women's dancing shoes), and quite a few people who have taken the retro look to a whole new level (one mother in a poodle skirt was pushing her baby in a huge vintage pram).

"Now THIS is a car I could actually work on..." -Matt

(after a few minutes by this Viper, Matt fancied himself a bit of a classic car buff)

Julia was in her element, marching through the crowds (completely oblivious to all the other people) and browsing all the stalls. Liam slept through most of the outing.

Checking out the didgeridoos with Nana


"This has been fun and all, but I think I'll just sit down for a bit"

Chillin'

Relaxing at Nana's after our outing