Author Archives: Melanie York

I have just one word…..pristine 👌. Although this island is visited by so many people every year they have managed to keep this incredible place just magical. Wanggoolba Creek is so clear a picture cannot capture it. Then there is the contrast of blue water in Lake McKenzie that just takes your breath away. ThenContinue reading “K’Gari (Fraser) Island”

It almost feels like a lifetime since I left Hervey Bay, however on top of some awesome memories it also shared with me covid. Last day of ISO and finally feel like my brain actually wants to work today so I’ll break up my time on different posts. But first my fave…some pretty incredible sunrisesContinue reading “Sunrise and Sunset Hervey Bay”

So day 1 first night at Hervey Bay, what does it do…..it rains. So I’m woken to sloosh as the puddle from the roof top tent awning empties to the top of the awning. I stay awake a little while thinking 🤔 “well I wonder how this awning will cope with a bit of rain”.Continue reading “Rain Rain 🌧”

Sunshine beach what a great name for a beach a beautiful morning walk. I imagine if the clouds had disappeared this would be an even more spectacular Sunrise. Then off to Eumundi Markets. I still can’t believe I controlled myself and didn’t buy that beautiful black and embroided red roses dress…yep it came this closeContinue reading “Noosa 👌”

You know I kind of think my Mels Misadventures may need a name change…..today’s misadventure was proudly brought to you by Melanie stripping a bolt screw on her jockey wheel…not only did I have to replace the wheel but the brace as well. The lovely dude at the Caravan park was so nice he madeContinue reading “First stop…..supercheap auto”

Well time to hit the road. It’s been so nice to be here for my mum and dad I owe them so much. Dad has made sure I’m ready to go. But it wouldn’t be Mels Misadventures without a rocky start. So today I proceeder to make my tent bed to find it has leakedContinue reading “This is it”

I found the cutest little place to have brunch while I wait for my car to be serviced. Everyday I say to Dad “diet starts tomorrow”. But you know I just don’t care anymore. I’m going to enjoy every last mouthful that life has to serve me up. I’ve got to a stage in myContinue reading “Brunch in Bohemia ✌️”

Nothing energises me more than my morning walk at sunrise. It took 45 years for me to see my first one (that I remember). And now I love them all. Sharing sunrises with friends is special for me too. Many messages over the years from friends thanking me for sharing. When I think about what’sContinue reading “Everyday is a different sunrise.”

I’ve been thinking and chatting about why life kept me back from leaving when I wanted. And the answer came when I turned up at my parents and realised that for right now, this is where I need to be. So , I will be enjoying the many wonderful stories my dad and mum haveContinue reading “Ohana”