A Big night at the Star Gold Coast was in store, about a forty minute drive from the lodgings at Rainbow Bay. Lots of people in the house. We got there at 6pm in order to try out the Buffet before the Elvis show at 8pm.

You are allowed an hour and half to attack the offerings, had to book to get a seat. Allthego was a little set back on the night when he found it was $100 each, must be something special on offer. But alas not really, the prawns were excellent, mussels too and Allthego tried a couple of oysters (not bad for oysters) and crab legs.

The crab legs were a battle to get into, a bit watery too. No lobster! Homealone focussed on the prawns. Then there was an array of other stuff, seafood chowder good and some nice southern fried chicken wings. Roast lamb. Bread and Butter pudding and custard to finish.

We had our fill, but probably not recommend it to others. Not unlike a big RSL club, but twice the price.

Then off to the show in the Casino’s theatre, it was a full house. Mostly older folks, a late twenties chap jumped up in front of us and said in a loud voice that he was probably the youngest there.

Dean Z was the Elvis tribute performer, had an eight piece big band and four backing singers with him. Announced that this was his 19th Australian tour, has been coming out every year from Missouri to do the circuit. Put on a good show for a couple of hours, the drummer was something to drum for!

The only thing Dean did that was a bit off was kissing too many ‘girls’ in the front row and also giving away too many sweaty scarves. Overdid it a bit. But some great songs from the Elvis song book.

Got back to Rainbow Bay about 11.30 for our last might on the coast. Headed back to Brisbane the next morning, Rainbow Bay buzzing as we left.

Stopped at the lookout on Greenmount headland. Nice views up and down the coast from there.

The units we stayed in had a picture on the reception wall of Rainbow Bay in what was probably the late 1940s early 50s, big camping ground with what looked like army surplus tents and basic little trucks and cars. It was taken grom the headland I believe, so I took a comparison photo of the scene today.

Full view now blocked by trees, camping ground gone of course and plenty of high rise.

Some crystal clear water and placid seas, great view along the water up to Coolangatta.

Back to Brisbane to await the Eels v Canterbury NRL game on Sunday.

Big unexpected (by some) win for the Eels. Allthego ever confident! It topped off the 50th celebrations nicely, over dinner with the family. Mitchell and Piper though in Houston hoping for a Canterbury win.To no avail!