Stephen King would love this.
From the steps of the Carrington Hotel, Katoomba.
No, I’m not getting married but if I were, this is where I’d want the reception. It’s the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba, NSW. I’ve long loved it and whenever I’m up in Katoomba I go there for a cocktail or high tea. It’s not cheap, but whatever! It’s classy and it’s all art deco, and it’s a reminder of another era when buildings were beautiful.
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Can’t remember the name of this oddly-shaped mountain on the way to Maroochydore. Interesting shape though.

Somewhere on the road to Maroochydore.


Native flora photos taken at a picnic/bbq rest stop area in Cooloola, somewhere in the middle of the Great Sandy National Park.


…toast ya, in a big four-poster bed. Driving through the Great Sandy National Park after coming off the beach, it certainly felt like we were on a rollercoaster, much to my delight even though I was just a mere passenger!


And then…

…the rain came. Briefly. Crazy Queensland weather. But it was beautiful, nevertheless.
Didn’t go hang-gliding but this is where AJ does from time to time. Great spot for it.

Hang-gliding ramp.

Teewah.

Atop the hang-gliding platform. AJ’s lonely-looking 4WD below.