Mr Bones day out

MOur favourite eatery in Airlie Beach, as regular readers will know, is Mr Bones. It is owned by Mark who employs the most delightful, mainly English, backpackers here on working holiday visas. On Monday we had a Mr Bones sailing day.  We set off from Airlie with Mark, his son, Noah, Cat, whose birthday it was and her partner, Andy. There was lovely sunshine but very little wind so we mainly motored to Palm Bay on Long Island where we picked up Jake and his parents, Lisa and Ian. Jake and his family are from Newcastle, England and it was Lisa and Ian's last day in Australia. We motored to Sandy Bay on South Mole where we anchored for lunch and a swim. The water was crystal clear and warm and we had a lovely leisurely lunch and swim before sailing in a very gentle breeze back to Airlie. Ian and Suzie tried fishing on the way back but, sadly, caught nothing. Lisa and Ian both agreed that it was a perfect way to end their Australian holiday. 

  

John, Mark and Noah pick up Jake at Palm Bay.

Lunch at Sandy Bay.

Returning to Airlie Beach.