Tuesday was a rest day during the cricket carnival so in the morning we went for a walk along the coastal path from Mooloolaba to Alexandra Headland. The walk provided great views looking towards Alexandra Headland.
As can be seen from the above photograph the weather was cloudy and in some sections of the path we met a number of lizards keeping perfectly still, probably trying to soak up some warmth.
The buildings lining the road as we neared the headland were not as large as those lining the Esplanade in Mooloolaba.
As we approached the main Alexandra Headland beach we saw groups of surfers trying out the waves.
All along the coast there are warning signs for those proposing to enter the water.
We continued on to the patrolled area of the beach. Many, many years ago Dad and I used to swim here before breakfast with Dad teaching me to body-surf.
One of the features of Alexandra Headland when we holidayed there in the 1960s was the Boolarong restaurant. This was considered a very special place to visit as can be seen by this
picture of inside the restaurant. I have special memories of eating fruit salad served in half a pineapple - that was style. We passed Boolarong Crescent named for the restaurant
and also the Grand Palais apartments built where the restaurant used to be located.
The walk brought back many happy memories.
Two websites providing information on the history of Alexandra Headland are:
Alex History - a history of Alexandra Headland
Alexandra Headland - part of Queensland Places (includes photographs of Alexandra Headland in the past including the Boolarong).
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