The truck packed full of camping gear
So my third couch host, James, picked me up at the Sunshine Coast airport on Friday and we came back to his place, a beautiful home in Coolum Beach, to pack up to go camping. James is an eager new camper just loving the experience. He did warn me that we weren’t going to do the roughing it sort of camping that he prefers, but a more social hanging out sort of camping at an area where most of your amenities are provided. We have them in Canada – camping grounds mainly where people drive in with their camper vans etc… Anyway, James had all the goodies to make camping a luxury. His well packed truck turned into a small house when we got everything out.
James and Jacqui in our small city of a camping area
I had a blow up mattress and we even had a “dunny” with its own tent set up even though there were toilets there. The only thing James regretted not bringing was his roasting pot since we could not have a fire. But we had a great spot just behind a sand dune on what is called as the North Shore Beach. And what an amazing beach it was with the surf non-stop – well it is known as a surfing beach.
The beach that extended for kilometres in either direction with a surf that constantly asked for you to jump in
James was very attentive to making sure I was to experience as much of an Aussie experience as possible including meeting some great new Aussie friends. Although poor James was the only “bloke” he held his own against 6 very outspoken and highly humourous females (me included) who were Karen, Jacqui, Kelli, Sue and Carolee. I have not laughed so much in a long time.
K - which one is the kangaroo???!!! These guys were hanging around the campground. Pretty cool beasts to watch
So an Aussie experience I got, seeing kangaroos up close, goannas, going for a typical beach drive to go fishing, fishing and also catching a fish and all the fun Aussie hospitality and humour. I gotta say, I have found the senses of humour with the Aussie’s to match mine quite well.
Hey Goana - slow down - I'm trying to take this picture
What a fun experience and a wonderful host – lucky you. Looks like Australia is going to be a very happy time.
I am loving Australia. The people are great and are as twisted as I am. I may have to come back here. The Sunshine Coast is exceptional.
okay, i need a print of that shot for my wall.
O.K. now – which print in particular – me and the Kangaroo????
Haha, I was going to ask the same question. Lauren, do you want the one of the two kangaroos?
Hey, I pointed D’Arcy in the direction of your blog and have to let you know that he was fully enjoying it. He totally relates as he kept his diary up when he was travelling in the Ukraine with his Gitto. Thanks for the Spot location!
Love you and miss your sense of humour,
Jill and Jerry
Well I will have to get my post up on kangaroos as there are some other good shots. Glad D’arcy is enjoying the meanderings of my mind. Hope life is still going well in Canada – lovin’ the travel myself. Lots o’ love.