Living a life of luxury, just outside of paradise

For around the last ten days or so we have been staying in an absolutely gorgeous home just outside of surfer's paradise with a women named Jo, her son Tyler, (who is absolutely adorable and could just play all day, it's great!) and her au pair Angelina, who is from Korea. Few we're lucky enough to grab this stay through our friend Leah who stayed here just about this time last year. It was really fate you see because the same day that Jo posted that she needed some help on the helpx website that we have been using, I was able to get in contact with her through Leah. So really the odds were in our favor. Jo has been nice enough to let use her car, tell about the great spots around, and introduce us to her mom and a whole lot of her friends!

From the back deck the is a stunning view of the surfers skyline with the Q tower front and center. And just on the edge of the yard there is a river way where many people take their boats, jet skis etc out to the ocean. Very cool. And the best part is, there are a pair of crab pots tied to the end of the dock that we have been checking regularly while we are here and we were lucky enough to catch some, cook them, and enjoy the tasty meat all within the week.

The work has been nice, and Jo is very flexible when it comes to getting time off as long as everything gets done we have been doing some yard work, basic house duties, and helping her package some goods for her business. In our spare time we have taken a few little trips out of the town, had a dip in the pool, and watched the movies on the nice big screen in the media room. It's been a tough life for a backpacker really. Hah.

None the less, we are going to be very upset when we have to leave from this little piece of paradise, but we are looking forward to seeing more the of the beautiful Gold Coast as well!

Until later,
Jes and Brian