We took Scott to Surfers Paradise. Down memory lane for us, but a new experience for Scott. We remember Surfers Paradise when it was possible to park on the road beside the beach, and where the highest building was two stories high, and there were only two main pubs with fantastic and busy beer gardens. We have spent some time in those beer gardens, when young of course.
But now there are high rise buildings from Southport to Broadbeach, and the centre of Surfers Paradise is filled with shops and cafes and people everywhere.
Scott and Walter are standing in front of a familiar sign which states that it is Surfers Paradise. It was extremely hot, and again we were overdressed for the occasion.
The beach scene! It looks as busy as Cote d'Azur, but this picture only shows a large number of people swimming between the flags, the beach is very empty where there are no flags.
The edge of the safe swimming area, with the Surf Lifesaving vehicle and lifesavers keeping a close eye on the swimmers. The Gold Coast beaches can be very treacherous, with rips and under currents to take the unwary swimmer out to sea.
There were groups of lifesavers practising for a forthcoming carnival, probably for Australia Day, which is on the 26th January. Aaron, Donna, Darren and Emma belonged to the Nippers when they were children, and I can remember attending the carnivals with them, usually in the baking sun. They ran races and took part in obstacle courses, all in the sand. They also took part in swimming and board races too. All very exciting, even if it was hot.
The main street, which leads down to the beach.
We were pleased to get back to Jackie's where it was lovely and cool, air conditioning of course.
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