After giving Tao and Beth (Matt's uncle and aunt in Mackay) about 24 hours notice, we turned up on their doorstep just in time for dinner and stayed for 3 days! We enjoyed some awesome hospitality - delicious home cooked meals from Beth, 5 star luxury accomodation with oasis style swimming pool, and billiard table that enthralled the boys for hours. All this plus really lovely generous company in Beth and Tao. I only hope I can create such a welcoming, comfy home, and be as unphased by the sudden appearance of filthy, unwashed travelling nieces and nephews!
The boys might remember their trip into the clouds at Eungalla National Park, but they will definitely remember the desk chair on wheels that they rolled around the house on, and the inspirational Women's Weekly Birthday Cake cookbook that they have now as their 'souvenir'. H is already taking votes on his choice of cake for next July, and quickly dishing out punishment consisting of "you won't get to choose my cake!" to any offenders of his law.
Mackay turned out to be a highlight for each of us, all thanks to Beth and Tao.
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