Bearded DragonWas it the ancient Mayans that worshipped the sun? Living a ‘primitive’ life I can understand why some primitive cultures worshipped and made a deity of such. I must not complain that the Sunshine Coast has been far from such though. We have had two glorious days, where we set up on Noosa Beach at 9am and left late in the afternoon. The exhaustive days filled with reading a juicy novel, swimming in the aqua jewelled ocean and dining on fresh tropical fruits.
However, the remainder of our week here in Noosa has been overcast or raining, and by rain I mean flooding rains. Our camper has water views- well we are surrounded by a lake, it is just not meant to be there.
However, the remainder of our week here in Noosa has been overcast or raining, and by rain I mean flooding rains. Our camper has water views- well we are surrounded by a lake, it is just not meant to be there.
Flooded campsite, Noosa
Yesterday not being
‘beach weather’, we set off for a walk in the National Park. We have heard that damp weather makes the wildlife frisky, and we were not disappointed. Along our coastal walk, while we feasted on the magnificent views, we were joined by many bush turkeys, goannas, lace monitors, bearded dragons and a carpet python. The walk twisted and turned away from the coast and we were soon in a rainforest, one eye kept out for koalas, the other on the ever present goannas (I have never seen so many on one walk!). Alas no koalas, but as the thunder started to roar we were being watched by a possum. I’m not sure why he ventured so close to us, perhaps he was unwell, or perhaps he was a little scared of the noise the from the gods above.
After the very enjoyable 7km walk, we stopped off for a coffee and tapas on our way back to camp. Along the way we both commented on how much it must have rained- given the flooding on the roadside. We had been cocooned in the rainforest during the storm and it only managed a few raindrops upon our heads. Back at camp, we saw the destruction this storm had caused- our new lake and neighbours mopping up. We are now confident our camper can withstand a cyclone, however our side awning had filled up with water and was a little bent out of shape. Nothing major though. The storm headed south and in her rage delayed the some ‘soccer game’ in Brisbane.
This morning we awoke to... you guessed it..... RAIN! I must say though it is not dampening our spirits, infact this is the stuff dreams are made of- knowing everyone back in Sydney is battling the rat race while I sip my cup of tea in bed, enjoying my book and looking out the sunroof window to watch the rain fall from above. But, what do you do on a rainy day (besides stay in bed)- go on a 4WD of course! After checking out Boreen Point (really good looking pub here), Pomona (bought Dave a pair of shorts for $3.50 in the Lifeline store), Kin Kin (blink and you will miss it), we checked out Tin Can Bay (great spot for keen fishermen and dolphin lovers- you can hand feed wild dolphins for free) and ended at Rainbow Beach- gateway to Fraser Island. It was time to go off road.
4WD engaged we took off down the ‘beaten track’. I got into the rhythm, bouncing about the cabin, before the road seemed to smooth out and the forest became dense. Emerging from a bend we discovered ourselves in one of nature’s gifts- a tropical rainforest. The further we drove on the more entranced we became, dwarfed by towering trees, consumed with ferns and lush green vines. The vegetation then began to thin and we soon landed on the beach. A first for both Dave and I, the feeling of driving along golden sand
Rainbow Beach
with the ocean mere centimetres away was truly invigorating. The grey skies and turbulent waves crashing beside us only heightened the experience, as we drove on Teewah Beach passing the coloured sands and many keen beach campers. I took over control of our vehicle and revelled in the freedom, just Dave, me and a vast ocean. Perhaps it was not the best time for my second ‘go’ of driving- the weather closed in and the beach gave way to rivulets and soft sand. All under control, but I was glad to hand the reins back............
Tomorrow we head further up the coast and hope sun awaits us!
After the very enjoyable 7km walk, we stopped off for a coffee and tapas on our way back to camp. Along the way we both commented on how much it must have rained- given the flooding on the roadside. We had been cocooned in the rainforest during the storm and it only managed a few raindrops upon our heads. Back at camp, we saw the destruction this storm had caused- our new lake and neighbours mopping up. We are now confident our camper can withstand a cyclone, however our side awning had filled up with water and was a little bent out of shape. Nothing major though. The storm headed south and in her rage delayed the some ‘soccer game’ in Brisbane.
This morning we awoke to... you guessed it..... RAIN! I must say though it is not dampening our spirits, infact this is the stuff dreams are made of- knowing everyone back in Sydney is battling the rat race while I sip my cup of tea in bed, enjoying my book and looking out the sunroof window to watch the rain fall from above. But, what do you do on a rainy day (besides stay in bed)- go on a 4WD of course! After checking out Boreen Point (really good looking pub here), Pomona (bought Dave a pair of shorts for $3.50 in the Lifeline store), Kin Kin (blink and you will miss it), we checked out Tin Can Bay (great spot for keen fishermen and dolphin lovers- you can hand feed wild dolphins for free) and ended at Rainbow Beach- gateway to Fraser Island. It was time to go off road.
4WD engaged we took off down the ‘beaten track’. I got into the rhythm, bouncing about the cabin, before the road seemed to smooth out and the forest became dense. Emerging from a bend we discovered ourselves in one of nature’s gifts- a tropical rainforest. The further we drove on the more entranced we became, dwarfed by towering trees, consumed with ferns and lush green vines. The vegetation then began to thin and we soon landed on the beach. A first for both Dave and I, the feeling of driving along golden sand
Rainbow Beach
with the ocean mere centimetres away was truly invigorating. The grey skies and turbulent waves crashing beside us only heightened the experience, as we drove on Teewah Beach passing the coloured sands and many keen beach campers. I took over control of our vehicle and revelled in the freedom, just Dave, me and a vast ocean. Perhaps it was not the best time for my second ‘go’ of driving- the weather closed in and the beach gave way to rivulets and soft sand. All under control, but I was glad to hand the reins back............
Tomorrow we head further up the coast and hope sun awaits us!
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