Burleigh Heads with Surfers Paradise in the distance
While our cousins in the Northern Hemisphere are having a cold, freezing or possibly snowy New Year, we in Queensland are (mostly) having beautiful balmy days with blue skies. Here is a great way to enjoy the day.
Don't you just want to dive in ?
Surfers enjoying the sunshine and waves
We had a stunning lunch at Oskars on the Beach at Burleigh Heads, one of the many beaches on our Gold Coast strip.
The view from Oskars
Good enough to eat
prawns with coconut - Queensland Style
salt and pepper squid with Asian salad
the perfect end to a wonderful meal
I remember having a New Year’s Dinner at Oskars with you……Lovely. Enjoy the summer.
By: Moira Drexler on January 3, 2012
at 9:24 pm
Thankyou
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 7:40 am
The wind is howling here and it’s been a cold day so I am extremely envious when I look at the lovely images of Queensland beaches. Every good wish for 2012.
By: Just Add Attitude on January 3, 2012
at 9:55 pm
It was a beautiful day – so far our summer has been very mild but no doubt it will get hot & humid
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 3, 2012
at 9:58 pm
Looks like an amazing meal in a stunning setting!
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on January 3, 2012
at 9:58 pm
Yes it was pretty good
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 3, 2012
at 10:00 pm
Beautiful one day, perfect the next. Happy 2012!
By: Richard Tulloch on January 3, 2012
at 10:52 pm
Absolutely & you too
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 7:39 am
Good word, you are everywhere!
By: rommel on January 3, 2012
at 11:52 pm
We get around!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 4, 2012
at 3:57 am
Oh, I miss the beach alright! The snow was wonderful this morning, but I’m a beach lady. Great pics and lovely lunch.
By: Jennifer Avventura on January 4, 2012
at 12:14 am
Oh I don’t know the snow is pretty awesome too
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 12:16 am
Beautiful pictures and the food looks delicious too!
By: Marcia Clarke on January 4, 2012
at 1:19 am
Yes ….. All good
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 1:55 am
Oh cough, cough, spit, spit. (trying not to use bad words) bugger! (oops one got out) .. ah well I miss the beach! it is not easy for a beach girl from NZ to live out in the midwest on the prairies you know.. c
By: ceciliag on January 4, 2012
at 1:23 am
Having grown up at the Gold Coast at lovely Main Beach, I need to get back there on a regular basis.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 4, 2012
at 3:56 am
Oh you poor thing but I’m sure there compensations !!
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 7:38 am
You really made me homesick, Liz. I have very many fond memories of my life on the Gold Coast.
We are currently in San Francisco, where the weather is cool, but glorious. A bit of fog this morning, but it was clear by lunchtime.
By: Mulino Dominillo on January 4, 2012
at 1:42 am
It’s a pretty good place to be but San Fran is very lovely too
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 3:43 am
Looks lovely! This was my first warm new year’s eve here in Delhi, and although it was nice not having to wear 15 layers just to go outside, it was a very strange feeling bringing in 2012 amongst palm trees and parrots!
By: Two Britts on January 4, 2012
at 2:36 am
There is nothing like a parrot and a palm tree to make you happy!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 4, 2012
at 3:56 am
A change is always good
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 7:38 am
Happy New Year to you both! Am looking forward to another fun year of “travelling” with you. 🙂
By: lisa@notesfromafrica on January 4, 2012
at 6:21 am
You too – thankyou
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 7:36 am
Looks like a perfect Queensland day! Wonderful photos, I miss swimming in the ocean and feeling the sand on my toes.
By: sheof108names on January 4, 2012
at 6:44 am
It’s pretty darn good isn’t it?
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 7:36 am
Oskars looks like the place to be- great looking food and fabulous view. A perfect way to welcome the New Year
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on January 4, 2012
at 7:00 am
A toast to the new year!!
By: Ghafla!Guy on January 4, 2012
at 9:42 am
Hope it’s a good one
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 10:34 am
Wow, I am so envious. It looks absolutely wonderful. I’m back now to a thin coating of snow. No more Arizona sunshine and warmth (well it is actually sunny here). Thanks for making me want to be on the beach! 🙂
By: thirdeyemom on January 4, 2012
at 2:52 pm
The beach is great – & it was a beautiful day
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 6:27 pm
This time of year when is dark and cold in this side of the globe, I just dream about beaches and lovely weather… But winter can be nice too. If we would just get a bit of snow.
By: Minna on January 4, 2012
at 8:42 pm
It’s wonderful to have seasons. Hope you have snow soon
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 8:56 pm
Great start to the new year Liz. ( especially after the start to 2011) Oskars is in my ‘top ten’ also and especially their coconut prawns, and the world class view. Warmest wishes to you and Deb for great blogging 2012. Read everyword every blog. Thank you.
Dianne Cant
By: dianne Cant on January 4, 2012
at 8:46 pm
Thank you Di – yes let’s hope for a good 2012 – I can sure do with a good year. All the best to you too
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 4, 2012
at 8:57 pm
Thought I saw our neighbour Ron in one of those photos – so out of therapy!!! Much love from us.
By: Robyn Cameron on January 6, 2012
at 6:06 am
Really? Poor Ron he’ll never get over it !!
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 6, 2012
at 6:47 am
Regards from rainy and sleet Finland. Okay more cold and snow is coming soon. I sighed deeply when I saw those beach photos. They are gorgeous.
By: Sartenada on January 6, 2012
at 7:43 am
I still love the snow cos we don’t get it
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By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 6, 2012
at 12:24 pm