Commonwealth Games Marathons - Apr18

I got up very early this morning and did the one hour drive south to the Gold Coast to watch the marathon events.

It has been a warm and sunny day but I had a good spot near the start to snap the runners.

First up where the wheelchair participants including Australia's Kurt Fearnley (he won in the end). Then the women's marathon, followed by the men's marathon.

While I have not been to any other event, watching the marathons was pretty special.

Having said all this, I feel for the Scottish runner Callum Hawkins who got so close but his body gave way. Luckily (as I type) he is recovering ok and I wish him all the best for his future events.

Swell Festival - Curumbin - Sep16

We checked out the Swell Sculpture Festival at Currumbin Beach yesterday as it was about to wind up. It is kind of like Sydney's Sculptures by the Sea, but QLD style.

The skies were mostly overcast, but the rain held out, and managed to get a few snaps.