Weekend at Tuckeroo Cottages

With X-mas drawing closer, Craig and I are the sort to avoid shopping centres and various Christmas paraphernalia. So when Greenslopes-Queensland X-ray presented us with an opportunity to run away from BrisVegas' hustle'n'bustle, we didn't hesitate to jump into our car and drive on south. Our destination: Tuckeroo Cottages, an hour's drive south of Brisbane.

Our Cottage

The cottages are located on what's called The Scenic Rim, which is basically a whole range of mountains that present a lot of opportunities for bush-walking. There are also a few wineries around, not mention an olive farm and an alpaca farm! However, Craig and I were quite content just to catch up on some reading and spend time together. Besides, there wasn't a great need to travel too far when we had this view from our cottage!

Gail and Mick, who run and take care of the cottages, had two dogs on their property. Needless to say, Craig (being the avid dog-lover that he is) was pretty stoked and the dogs were just as fond of him. So we got to play Fetch and take some snaps as well.

As the sun began to set, we made the most of our hamper and started up the BBQ. There's something truly lovely to share a glass of wine, nibbling on cheese & meat while spending time together. Gail had made these delicious salads (the potato salad was especially divine) and it really made me appreciate the opportunities that Australian-living presents. I truly think that we shall all schedule in some slow-down time. I'm sure we'd be all the more content for it.

After sleeping in the next day, we made ourselves some bacon & eggs then went for a drive to Mt French. We went for a very casual walk through the bush and here are some amazing views from there. It was a lovely cool day, with just enough breeze to balance out the hearty sun.

It's crazy what's in your own backyard at times. And the more we discover of BrisVegas, the more I'm amazed. Maybe sometime in the future, I'll bring some of our friends out here. I think it's good to get in touch with the Aussie wilderness. Again, a HUGE THANKYOU to our generous friends at Greenslopes-QXR. We really appreciate this gift and have lots of fond memories to look back on.

xoxo Demi & Craig.