This is what I had to put up with all weekend
The beach we weren’t allowed to swim in 😦
A lovely bunch of coconuts!
At the Port Douglas markets!
Such a gorgeous locust, it was a little sick so my sister rescued it and put in the bushes, much to the amusement of many guests who look like they wouldn’t go near a bug if they were paid to
Hate to be in charge of cleaning this sucker!
As the night wore on I got a little silly – hence this pose!
And a few hours later here I am – pure class right?
Jumping for joy and trying not to fall backwards off the cliff!!!
I LOVED my time away but was so happy to see my three babies!
I have to mention that my lil’ sister forfeited her ticket to get me home on time to see my children.
As I arrived home on the train this is what I had waiting for me – tearjerker or what?
She had to wait another 16 hours to get on a plane home and only just made it to work on time – but she knew how much I wanted to get back home to my darlings – WHAT A ROCK STAR!!
Now that is love 🙂
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February 20, 2013 at 6:45 am
what a legend your sister is! so glad you got that time away. totally considering Port Douglas for our next holiday – once I can fly without freaking out!
February 20, 2013 at 8:22 pm
She was so awesome – my heart broke thinking of my darlings waiting to give me my surprise birthday party (complete with goodie bags) and then for dad to tell them I couldn’t make it! Port is gorgeous – DO IT xx
February 20, 2013 at 7:01 am
Great photo’s. Oh, and nice coconuts 😉
February 20, 2013 at 8:25 pm
Yep they were just lying there – I couldn’t help myself!
February 20, 2013 at 7:04 am
Lovely xxx Oh how I miss TNQ, you’ve bought it all back to me!!
February 20, 2013 at 8:25 pm
When was the last time you were there – I loved it all – except that I couldn’t swim in the beaches x
February 21, 2013 at 3:36 am
Back in 2006 – ages ago!! We’ve been lucky enough to go three times.
February 20, 2013 at 10:16 am
LOL funny
“Leaves blog singing,” I’ve got a luverly bunch of coconuts
February 20, 2013 at 8:26 pm
That is totally the response I was hoping to get – YAY 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 11:48 am
wow your weekend getaway looks AMAZING!! pity you couldn’t swim at the beach because the weather looks so good but I’m sure the divine pool made up for that loss ;p
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
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February 20, 2013 at 11:59 am
Love, love, love Port Douglas, best market ever! Im so glad you had a great time!
February 20, 2013 at 1:34 pm
You are so funny! It’s quite rare to find bloggers who are really humourous and I love it when I do. Here’s to not taking anything too seriosly. PS Please take me next time.
February 20, 2013 at 8:27 pm
You are very kind to say so Seana – much appreciated. Next time I’ll try and smuggle you in for sure 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 1:46 pm
Fantastic photos! And your sister rocks. Glad you had a rocking time and a cute-as homecoming.
February 20, 2013 at 8:27 pm
Sissy does rock for shiz. Homecoming was just adorable – xxx
February 20, 2013 at 1:52 pm
Amazing pictures Emily! The one where you are jumping is just fantastic! I’m glad you had a good time!
February 20, 2013 at 8:28 pm
And I was hungover and still managed to jump – anything for a great photo 🙂 xx
February 20, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Em, that pool is amazing! Looks like you girls had a wonderful time, and look at your welcoming commitee xx
February 20, 2013 at 8:55 pm
It was amazeballs – like SOO big it took us 10 minutes to walk around – but we had a drink in hand so maybe that’s why 🙂 xx
February 20, 2013 at 5:10 pm
Looks like an amazing escape! And your sister IS a legend.
February 20, 2013 at 8:56 pm
Yep she is a legend for sure – nothing more stressful than standby travel!
February 20, 2013 at 5:53 pm
I love all your photos. Great little sister you have too
February 20, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Thanks Tam and yes I am lucky to have her 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Love the piccies! It’s such a beautiful place up there isn’t it!?
February 20, 2013 at 8:58 pm
It’s just beautiful but I can’t help think how more amazing it would be if the beaches were swimable?!
February 20, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Looks fantastic!!
February 20, 2013 at 8:58 pm
Yes it was just delicious x
February 20, 2013 at 6:26 pm
We would SO get on in real life. I like to be a bit silly too!!!!
February 20, 2013 at 8:59 pm
Yep we’d be mad hatters together Janet xxx 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 7:44 pm
great pics! thanx for joining tina´s ww 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 9:00 pm
Thanks Tina – for visiting and linky – xx
February 20, 2013 at 8:22 pm
Awesome photos. Looks like the time away was just what you needed 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 9:01 pm
Yes I needed the break – but it’s like I’ve never been away – but I can escape there if I think about it really hard! xxx
February 20, 2013 at 8:32 pm
Your little sister rocks!
Hope you said hello to my friend Jayne at the markets… and had fun hanging out in my home region. 😉
Great memories for the weekend! xx
February 20, 2013 at 9:01 pm
What stall does she have? I loved the area, just gorgeous, chillaxed and calm! 🙂 xxx
February 20, 2013 at 8:35 pm
It’s great to get away but even better to get home.
Carolyn
February 20, 2013 at 9:02 pm
I have to say I did love being back in my own bed – even though the Husband was ill with tummy bug – boo x
February 20, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Yip she’s worth bottling 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 9:01 pm
what a fabulous break away!!! Gorgeous place!
February 22, 2013 at 11:10 am
Yvette the place was amazeballs – think it was 5-star – lil’ sis and her friend knew some people who knew some people so we paid for 2 stars and got 5 – SCORE x
February 20, 2013 at 9:13 pm
Sitting by that pool must have been tough! Great shot of you jumping for joy and look at the welcoming home committee, too blimin’ cute 🙂
February 22, 2013 at 11:11 am
Oh Alicia I cried as the train pulled up but had to recover quickly otherwise they would’ve thought I was sad – as soon as I saw them again my heart melted xx
February 20, 2013 at 9:20 pm
Looks like so much fun, my sisters and mum do a spa weekend every 3 months and they are the best! By the end of it I always want to get home though.
February 22, 2013 at 11:12 am
What a great idea, I’ll have to mention that to my sisters and mum. But in the words of Dorothy – there’s no place like home x
February 20, 2013 at 9:35 pm
Wonderful holiday photos…and your sister has rock star written all over her!
February 22, 2013 at 11:13 am
She sure does Thea – total champ for giving me her seat.
February 20, 2013 at 11:05 pm
You lucky, lucky girl!!! That resort looks great x
February 22, 2013 at 11:15 am
Yep I was very spoiled indeed – and had the best company ever 🙂
February 22, 2013 at 11:24 am
Can’t go wrong with sisters can you? mine just moved back after staying here in cbr for 2 years, I miss her like mad 😦
February 20, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Looks like you got to have some fun! Nice coconuts! I want the swimming pool.
February 22, 2013 at 11:16 am
It took us about 10 minutes to walk around the whole thing – it goes around the outside of EVERY room pretty much – with most guests having access to it from their private balconies!!!
February 20, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Hi Em, we stayed at the Sea Temple resort for our honeymoon-so jealous. Nice coconuts, i bet your kids are loving having you home.
February 22, 2013 at 11:19 am
That would have been awesome – it was so full of lovey dovey kissy cuddly honeymooners!! Coconuts slightly wonky – a bit like mine 🙂
February 21, 2013 at 4:32 am
Looks like you had an awesome time!
February 22, 2013 at 11:20 am
To just be able to do nothing and say nothing – it was divine 🙂
February 21, 2013 at 9:47 am
Looks like you had such a good time!
I want that “bugger off” sign. It would go perfectly near my desk somewhere. It is one of my favourite Aussie-isms.
February 22, 2013 at 11:21 am
I totally love that saying also – nick off is close second!! xx Thanks for visiting hun
February 21, 2013 at 10:20 am
Looks fabulous! Where di you stay, I wanna swim in that pool!
February 22, 2013 at 11:21 am
It’s called Sea Temple Resort in Port Douglas – Google it and SOO go there without kids one weekend to treat yourselves xx
February 21, 2013 at 10:59 am
GOD i love Port Douglas! Went there for my honeymoon – we did the teletubby thing on the reef too – those stinger suits are SO sexy. Your photos rock – my favourite is the pool shot. SO hot – you give good blue steel. Take me with you next time PLEASE!
February 22, 2013 at 11:24 am
It was my first time there – lovely. I’ve done a 4-day yacht tour of the reef, with my sister as my own personal tour/dive guide – I’m a lucky ducky! You look tiny so I’m sure I’ll be able to stuff you in my suitcase somewhere 😉 xx
February 21, 2013 at 7:48 pm
What a fabulous holiday! beautiful pics, but that isn’t a locust, it’s a cicada. Still gorgeous 😉
xx
February 22, 2013 at 11:25 am
I was so hoping that if it wasn’t a locust someone would tell me – thanks Lisa – it’s GORGEOUS hey!!
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