Noosa--Virginia represent!

We made our way north at a rapid pace, by most standards, but we stopped often and took in most of the highlights on the east coast. Noosa is the perfect beach town--friendly and mellow with a gorgeous coast lined with art galleries, camper vans and tasty gelato stands. We stayed only two nights but it was long enough to really explore. We spent the better part of one morning doing an 8K coastal trek, following the ocean's line, and checking out all the secluded bays. We even stumbled on a nude beach (the first of many we've run into in Australia), full of old men, sauntering around without a care for the toll nature has taken. The walk ended at a long stretch of beach named Sunshine Beach for the obvious reason. After emptying the sand from our shoes, we made our way to the road to find the bus. I asked directions from a local and at first he gave us just pointed up the hill, but then thought better of it and offered to run us to the bus stop. Tired and hot, we gladly accepted. He ended up driving us all the way back to our van, telling us all about the town and it has changed over time. We spent the rest of the day laying on the beach, eating carrots and reading.

Note: I ran into four girls on this trek from Fairfax. Virginia represent!

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