Summer Rain

Isn't it supposed to be warm in Qld? We find ourselves sitting at a picnic area in the Springwood National Park about 30 mins drive from the Gold Coast. Whilst happy to be away from the city limits it would be nicer if the sun was out. At least Ruth will be able to use her new rain coat we bought the other day. After setting out from Netty's place last Thursday we crossed the border into Qld where we stayed at a rather well kept little camping spot although we weren't exactly sure where we were. A couple of efforts with the rods in Running Creek yielded no results even tho we spotted plenty of big catfish. From there we pushed onto Burliegh Heads to stay with Maree for a few days in the apartment she is staying in. We explored Tallebudgera Creek with the fly rods where Ruth picked up a couple of nice little flathead. Bronson caught bugger all! The stay with Maree enabled us to get some serious washing done and a few repairs for the children. Namely Frogga who now has 2 sparkly new eyes with which he seems most pleased! After 3 nights in Burliegh we headed into Ashmore to stay with a couple of friends Jon and Raewyn for a night (and a few ales!) and now find ourselves sitting here in the rain. Probably something we'll have to get used to. I don't think there will be fishing on the cards here but if the weather eases there are some nice walks and waterfalls to check out. Future plans are to head back into northern NSW for a week or two to see a bit more of the coast and check out a few rivers before pushing north once again. Anyways, there appears to be a break in the weather so we're off exploring. Take care peoples!