Around The Pool

The next day started off as so many of the following days did: around the pool with various assorted family members. Although this was later amended with early risers walking around Port Douglas (not that's there all that much to Port Douglas) before the heat of the day started.

Peter with grandson Flynn taking a break from the pool. Both look pretty relaxed.

Jake in the pool with his mum, Michelle. Jake had swimming lessons for the two weeks before we left, so he was not afraid of the water, but couldn't really swim either. However, with coaching during our stay, especially from his dad Cameron, he was able to swim when we left.

Flynn with his dad in the pool.

The front pool of Hibiscus Gardens. This was mostly the kiddies pool. From left: Peter, Flynn, Jake (about to dive in), Cameron and Michelle.

Jake taking the plunge. He would jump in and Cameron or Peter would catch him - all day long if he could find somebody to act as catcher!

Peter in Balinese mode - the resort has a Balinese theme to the architecture and decorations.

Flynn with Kelly the bride.

Jake and Flynn (and Cameron's knee) in the wading pool, splashing water and just having fun. Particularly enjoyable in the heat.

The "front" of Hibiscus Gardens. My room was behind the roof in about the middle of the image. Cameron tells me that the dirty looking roof is achieved by pouring milk on the tiles. But since Cameron is rarely serious, I take this with a grain of salt :-)

After this it was time to clean up and head downtown.

Port Douglas
Downtown Port Douglas