We woke to a perfect morning, without a breathe of wind and blue cloudless sky.

Following breakfast in the sun, Ken walked to Kirra, approximately 35 minutes there and back at a good pace. He commented that his knees and ankle feel as good as they have.

Jeanette went to Aldi for some groceries, we then changed and left to drive to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise about a 30 minute drive to visit Phylis and Ray Knight At their unit for lunch and a catch up. It is approx 30 years since we have seen them when we were both at NAB in Sydney as General Managers. But we have remained in touch via Facebook. We all enjoy travel, cruising and are customers of Tauck.

We greeted them after a phone call to Ray. Then parked the car, went to their beautiful unit on level 14. With superb views over the water it is an ideal location.. They purchased the unit in 1995 and visit several times per year.

Following a tour of the unit we went downstairs to take in the magnificent beach views from Surfers Paradise right around to Coolangatta .

Ray commented on the high rise properties being constructed across the road from them which obscures some of their view of the ocean, but in time he is of the view that they may expand and acquire their tower.

We took photos, then enjoyed a celebratory glass of champagne and talked at length as to what we have done over the years. Ray advised that he has been Chairman of Heart, NSW for over 20 years and received his OAM for that service. We talked of our time in UK, the progress of our families and grand children.

Phylis served a superb lunch of prawns and salads complemented by our white wine, we talked like magpies and had a lovely afternoon .

The time passed so quickly, it was good to renew acquaintances and catch up. We departed at 4.30pm, having enjoyed a terrific afternoin and drove back to Coolangatta .

Dinner was just a light salad.

A fantastic day in every way.