Andy was back on his favourite ‘running track’ racing around Manly with all its fantastic beaches and parks.

Post the run we went for a walk down to Shelly Beach followed by coffee and cake at the boathouse.

We then took a wander down to Queenscliffe Beach where local surf clubs were battling it out in the NSW heats competing in kayaking, running and swimming.

We did a quick tour around the Corso and paid a visit to the Manly Longboard Co. store to check out the latest T-shirts and hoodies – there maybe one last purchase before we leave!

The route took us passed the wall of Manly quotes with some great one liners.

With the afternoon sunshine putting a smile back on our faces we returned to the main beach and relaxed with a book for an hour or so. After all that strenuous work, we retired to the nearly gelato cafe where we shared a strawberry and cream & white chocolate and coconut ice cream. We really have embraced the laidback lifestyle now we are back in Manly – going to enjoy while we can for the last few days of the trip.

Early evening we met up with Caroline and Charlie, who were returning from Sydney where Charlie was rehearsing for his part as Young Marlon in the MJ Musical. He’s doing so well and is loving the whole experience – he’s always been destined for the stage and this is only the start of his career that’s for sure.

It was great to catch up and hear how the production is going, particularly excited to be seeing his performance this Friday at the Lyric Theatre in Pyrmont.

Tomorrow is another day in the sunshine, followed by a planned walk up to North Head Sanctuary and then drinks in the evening with some of the Manly massive at The Espy.