South Stradbroke Island

February 16

So after a whirlwind day of travel we finally arrived at our eco-cabin in the middle of South Stradbroke Island, about a 1km off the Gold Coast. We intentionally wanted a place that was quiet and restful for much of our time in Australia and I think we found it. Thanks to a sweet airb&b deal we are looking at staying here for much of our time and why not—a pool for the kids, crashing surf nearby, and a break from the busy city life. We’re surrounded by wallabies, 3 foot iguanas, thousands of parakeets (I only wish their song was as beautiful as their colours), and sharks (in the ocean). There are no cars on the island just bikes, so we are living a rather simple life now, no a/c and limited wifi. The kids are back in a school routine now and I have begun to read and write again after a lengthy mental break from thinking all things church. Its good to be back in routine.