Element on Coolum Beach

... It was going to be a mad dash - 4 cities is 2 weeks, Carnival adding to the hysteria, added costs and a different language.. not to be shy of a challenge - but it feels like we made the right decision to leave it off this trip. And with Brazil off the list, Patagonia is firmly instated as a viable destination.<br><br>My gosh - so many amazing things ahead of us. Lets get into it!<br><br>Later<br>Hamish<br><br><br>< br>

... for a boogie board, surf and swim at Coolum Beach before returning for lunch and then driving to meet Lori and the boys. Turns out we are too late to see Lori, she is babysitting Rossi&#8217;s (the kite surfer) daughter whilst his wife Gabby works and she has taken Jasmine back to the apartment for her sleep. <br><br>Max is happy to hang out with the boys and Maegs and I happily hanging around too. We stay here swimming in the river with ...

7th May - Sunshine Coast After The Australian Zoo we again headed up the coast to Noosa Heads. I thought I would take the scenic route through interesting sounding towns like Mooloolah & Bli Bli. This proved to be more difficult than I thought, as the sign posts very rarely mention the next major town, just the name of the local road. However, I did get to talk to many more local Australians by having to ask directions. Noosa Heads is a glorious ...

... cross the gorgeous Esc*rpment drive to Port M*cqu*rie. Mum &*mp; D*d joined the trip, *nd we *ll rel*xed in Port M*c for * few d*ys, where * surprise c*tch up with my old boss w*s very welcomed. From Port M*c to Coffs H*rbour, Gr*fton *nd Byron B*y. We&#8217;ve celebr*ted To*d&#8217;s birthd*y in Brunswick He*ds with some of the crew before *rriving in Brissy vi* * le*gue m*tch *t Skilled P*rk st*dium in Surfers.<br><br>Our stint in Brisveg*s h*s been the ...

... 21st: Hide tide was at 0516h this morning at Waddy Point, which is on the south eastern side of Fraser Island and is the tide reading for the Wide Bay Bar. To cross the bar at the Coast Guards recommended "better time", which is one hour before high tide. MrJ and I were up at 0315h; before the alarm went off which was set for 0330h anyway. I helped MrJ pull the covers down and stow them in the forward locker then while MrJ was checking the engines, instruments and ...

... a tent without the luxuries of our little van was strange, but it was really fun and we had a really good night. Since its still Summer/Christmas holidays for the kids over here the site was PACKED, another wierd thing for us. Made us realise we did the road trip at the right time though!! We got allocated the smallest little plot, but it was next to a few trees, and only a few yards away from the beach ! So all was good ...

... We then wandered further around seeing all the marsupials - yes i learned something- mainly the kangaroos which are a lot like dogs cause they lay about and let you stroke them, only hopping when they can be bothered, cause it's so hot!! Emu's elephants birds and snakes followed before we went to see the tigers! They were stunning and because they've been hand reared since birth the keepers can be in the pen and play games with them getting ...

... naturally) with waterfront setting and private jetty with 3-car garage which didn't take into account the driveway. Not forgetting the infinity swimming pool, private balconies and all round patio and seating areas.........mmmmmm, can't wait till we get back to the real world!!! Ha ha! .......didn't realise you bought TV's to fit the wall instead of the TV stand, they do here!!!! We had various 'guests' for the week so we didn't rattle ...

... bush camp is a short drive from Noosa town, and is part of a large permanent campsite. A lot of the residents at the campsite live there permanently, in elaborate but very shoddy looking tents and camper vans. Apparently they all live this alternative lifestyle, either through choice or to escape debts or strife out in the "real world". They all have long hair and beards, and a lot of them have a slightly in-bred look about them. The whole place ...

... had made it's way down to the beach! A guy had caught it by the tail and keeping it at length with this parasole pole.. genius!! The lifeguard was calling for an esky to put it in. The snake escaped his clutches twice. I don't know who moved quicker, the snake or the crowd! Finally a woman produced a drawstring bag and the snake was safely captured. It's Halloween and I have not seen hide nor hair of it. No trick or treaters at the Caravan Park!