Noosa is in north of Brisbane and close to Sunshine Coast. On Sunday, I arrived at the warmest welcome from my oldest friends, Pam and Tim Capp. I met them while I was in London. And it was cool to meet my new friend, Shaka, the dog. I really appreciated them opening their Queenslander on Sunday and Monday. A Queenslander is unique architecture building found in Queensland. Second one I’ve slept in on my trip. I am glad they were able to accommodating me, while in the process of moving and cleaning their home. Oddly enough I enjoyed sleeping on the floor. So far I think people have been so generous in this trip. Neds and Nick expecting in 7 weeks. That could be stressful indeed.
When I arrived Sunday noon, Pam shown me around the local Noosa beach and her local bar as we got to connect again.
For the first evening, they treated me, into my second barbie (Aussie braai). The first one was at Neds and Nick on the Friday, when I arrived. With me, ending up falling asleeping in front of the telly, jet legged with an Aussie beer in hand.
Pam and Tim took me by Noosa National Park close to Noosa Heads. On a park overlooking a marine with a barbie gas areas, common around the country. Perfect setting for the magnificent sunset. Even chatted with a local. Few minutes before the last of the sunset, we went over to watch the Noosa’s river mouth. And enjoying some lovely German beer.
On Monday, unexpected day of joy! First all, this was a day full of surprises. Pam, told me, we would do a hike to Noosa National Park a day before together. Due to the unexpected heaps of house clean up for their move. I had to do this on my own. I was unsure of it in the beginning since I had to do it by myself! In a area I don’t know. And I don’t usually do hikes.
That all changed, when I started hike and saw how magnificent the views of the Pacific Ocean and the surroundings. As I hiked the whole blue route, I was blown away with the nature and beauty of this place. I felt pitching myself and taking heaps of pictures which I promised myself not to in this trip. As I wanted to enjoy the Aussie moments without focusing on pictures.
I even passed the local nude beach on the blue route. With having blush moments and looking else where the whole time too. Sigh, as I was extremely hungry, I had to have my food on that beach. Since the stupid bird tried beforehand to take my food.
After finishing the last bit of the hike in the midday. I enjoyed my first swim in the Pacific Ocean. Also felt so safe leaving my bag unattended on the beach. While I enjoy the moment. Later in the afternoon, enjoyed time alone by the marine watching boats and sketching ideas for Moontu WaMoontu. Can’t wait to design these when I am back.
On the evening of my last night. There was a mentioned of a surprise. Well a great picnic that turned out. Little gem called Noosa National Park’s lookout view of Noosa. It was breathless. You’ll fight even mosquitoes to enjoy this view. Lovely seeing my first kookaburra too. And lastly, the evening ending with a stroll in in an idilic Noosa Heads town centre.
So many good memories. I was so blown away how beautiful this part of world. Missing this town. It was sad to say to goodbye to it.
I am not a morning person, awake at 5:30am today, for Pam and Tim’s move and clean up was a pleasure. And lovely Pam, going all out for dropping me off at Maroochyndore bus stop take my train in Nambour to Gold Coast. Melts my heart. Thank you. Till the next blog! Cheers.
