This year for Christmas James and I decided to join in with eight of his classmates (5 Canadians, 2 Americans and 1 Aussie) that were headed to the coast for Christmas - We stayed in Noosaville for two nights and three days. The weather was calling for rain, but it only rained on our first night, and the rest of the time was warm and sunny! It was great to join in celebrating Christmas with others who were in the same situation - away from family and wishing for traditions of home!!
It was cool to see how everyone wanted to "recreate" what they were missing at home. Because of this, everyone was able to partake in homemade cookies, eggnog from scratch (which is sooo good!), watching "The Grinch" on christmas eve, of course exchanging gifts on Christmas day, and Christmas dinner. We also went to the beach on Christmas day, which is a big tradition here in Australia. Of course we missed our family terribly, but it was helpful to celebrate with others and finally get to see the Coral Sea!
So here are some pictures from our trip to the coast! I apologize if its a bit repetitive - I could not stop taking pictures, it was so gorgeous on the beach!!
Happy New Years to everyone! All the best for 2012!!!
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| This is the view from our room in Noosaville |
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| Our Room - we got the queen size bed and private room!! |
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| The Noosa River which feeds into the Coral sea |
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| Christmas Day - all along the river people had tables and awnings set up with Christmas lunch + barbecue and presents ready to be unwrapped. Another tradition in Australia! |
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| The beach!!! The waves were huge!! |
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| So happy to finally be at the beach!! |
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| On the rocky pier that jutted out into the water |
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| Can you spot the surfers |
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| Christmas Dinner!! We had chicken, Steak, ham, veggies, green beans, and gravy, and we also had Christmas crackers imported from Canada!! |
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| The crew! |
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| Boxing day along the river - more people having dinner and celebrating! |
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| On Boxing day we walked along a path went around the point of the main beach - all of those people are surfers! |
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| About to jump in (no we did not go surfing, but we hope to soon!) |
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| Along the path - I thought these trees were interesting. |
Looks like you had a great Christmas, glad the weather was good!!!
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