We had a wonderful three-night stay with Denise and Ivan in Belmont. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel incredibly welcome.
Denise kindly prepared two dinners for us, including a delicious homemade lasagna, and shared excellent recommendations for family-friendly activities in the area. Ivan who had just returned from a long trip to North Queensland, kindly took out his motorcycles and took my children for a ride they will never forget.
We also enjoyed watching the World Cup together and cheering on France, my home country, after Australia and Canada had been eliminated.
Their home is spacious, comfortable, and ideally located just minutes from the beach. Even in the middle of the Australian winter, my children had a fantastic time swimming, exploring the caves at Caves Beach, and playing on the sand. One of our favourite outings was the Blackbutt Reserve, where the children could see Australian wildlife up close and enjoy the beautiful playgrounds. The reserve is free to enter, with only a small parking fee.
Although I enjoyed visiting Sydney, I much preferred spending time in this beautiful coastal area. We truly hope to return one day and, in the meantime, look forward to welcoming Denise and Ivan to our home in Montreal and showing them the same generosity they showed us.
Thank you, Denise and Ivan, for making our stay so memorable.