Saturday 15th October

Today is our last real day of the holiday.

Julie and Dave decided they wanted to have a wander and do their own thing to day, as we were heading for the Benson’s.    So we dropped them off at Noosa Junction, where the main bus depot is, so they could then get to Noosa Waters and then the ferry home.

On the way back to the Benson’s we checked out the ALDI supermarket – a German owned chain that is supposed to be super cheap.     It was a lot smaller than we were expecting and a bit like the Warehouse when it first started – no real order to the aisles and boxes everywhere.     Not a huge range, but we did manage to find something for morning tea plus some pandadol and nurofen – now they were cheap!!

We arrived at the Benson’s the same time as the Gilby’s, and spent the next few hours going over family photos and history.    Morning tea got completely missed so we ended up having lunch!    

Of course a visit to Noosa is not complete without Uncle Jack doing magic tricks!   Enhanced by the fact that Heather (their daughter in law) arriving with the children, who just encourage Jack even more!!    So there was a lot of laughter and silliness.

Uncle Jack up to 'his tricks' again!    Meg and Paul taking great interest with Uncle Bill watching intently.

The Benson Clan

Back - Uncle Jack, Ash, Charleze, Heather, Aunt Anita, Meg

Front - Uncle Bill, Margaret, Auntie Gwen

Take Two

We finally said our farewells mid afternoon, and returned to the apartment to find Julie and Dave enjoying some quiet time.    We made a quick trip over to Noosa Civic Centre and then returned to relax before the Gilby’s arrived for pre-dinner drinks.

Just after they arrived the thunder and lightening started – just what we needed when we were walking to the restaurant – The Lazy River Bar & Bistro.   We had booked for 7pm, and as we wandered down we watched the most amazing lightening storm as it skirted around Noosa and headed out to see.   A truly amazing sight.  

The Lazy River was a very new restaurant and they were flat out!    We had booked for 8 maybe 12, so had to let them know it was only 6 so far, as Gillian and Brian had yet to arrive.      It took no time from the owner to ‘sell’ the extra table for four so that was a relief.    Now this is a restaurant I highly recommend.  The menu, the service, the atmosphere, and the pricing were excellent.    In chatting to owner, he said it was their busiest night since opening, and now they felt they were a little under staffed.  Interesting it was an all male Staff – out front and in the kitchen.

A most pleasant evening.