Sunshine Coast

I don't have much to blog about today, but I thought I would leave a note just to let everyone know I'm good and alive. Internet access has been sparce in the last few days.

On Wednesday, Mark and I left Airlie Beach and drove south. We were going to stop in the Town of 1770 but were making great time and decided to just head all the way to Noosa Head and the Sunshine Coast. The drive was fine but it is weird how the main highway coming down from North Queensland is just a two lane road. Thankfully, there are many overtaking lanes to pass people. I think I also got down passing on the right. Mark sat in the passenger seat during the whole 12 hour drive and watched for Koalas - but no sightings. He did see some kangaroos later in the day so he was somewhat happy.

We couldn't get beds in Noosa Head, so we ended up staying in Maroochydore - kind of a crazy 60's type place, but it was a bed. The only thing they had left that was available though was a mixed dorm. OH MY GOSH...I walked in to it and thought I was walking into Ryan and Pat's room from back in the day. It smelt like a sweaty hockey bag!!! Thankfully I was able to get some sleep and then Mark and I had a great run this morning around the town. It is actually pretty nice and I could see people living there a long period of time. It is not quite as warm as up north, but still pretty humid. After eating and packing all our things up, we decided to drive back up north to Noosa Heads. We checked in at the YHA and then explored the Main Beach here. The water was nice and the sand was great too. The weird thing though was the sign that said there were water lice in the water today. I asked the lifeguard and he said they are microscopic bugs that bite but don't hurt much and you don't get scabs. The whole time we were in the water, we felt like we were getting eaten alive - even after we got out. It was great though to not have to wear stinger suits. The water felt like San Diego water in the summer - not much warmer. The waves weren't that great, so Mark didn't surf - maybe tomorrow.

After a quick lunch, we went for a walk in the Noosa National Park and saw some more great views of the area. We also saw some dolphins in the water and a guy catch and try to release a sea turle in the Hell's Gate area. It was an interesting thing to watch because the waves kept crashing against the rocks and it took him a while until he finally just cut the string. Unfortunately, it was cloudy today and rained off and on, but we actually still got some sun so it was still a great day.

Side note: What will I not miss after all this traveling?!?! The showers...when i don't have to shower with 20 other bugs and lizards/geckos, it will be a great day! It is sad when you get used to showering with spiders though and when they don't bother you anymore. It is also sad when you feel lonely if there are no bugs in there with you...not to mention, it will be nice to not have to take all my stuff with me everytime I shower...