In case one had difficulty figuring it out with the stunning natural light, beauty, amazing weather and gorgeous sunshine completely surrounding you, the area I’m traveling through now is known as the Sunshine Coast. Quite superlative in so many ways.

I’ve found that the towns here range from unpretentious and hippie friendly to super swank and sophisticated. The common denominator in all of them, however, is the beach, ocean, surfing – everybody surfs here – and democracy on the sand. Everyone is just completely chilled and happy here. The food is great as well – seafood everywhere – and coffee fuels Aussies.

Rainbow Beach yesterday, mid-morning:

This is the second week of winter school holiday, so families are everywhere with their broods. No worries – kids are so well-behaved that they should bottle the recipe and sell it, especially in the States.

Here’s another shot of Rainbow Beach, my stopover the past two days. There’s a great combination around here of super lush vegetation running right up to sparking sand and the ocean. I’m reminded again and again of Hawaii. Ah, the ocean and sand…. An  intoxicating combination, indeed.

Later in the day. This looked like a lot of fun. Next time I’m in town I’ll be sure to saddle up.

This bloke was contemplating the morning today in Noosa Heads. Is there such a thing as zero stress level? You betcha, mate.

Noosa Heads is very special. It feels like kind of a cross between Palm Beach and Southampton, but of course different. Very elegant, but completely unpretentious at the same time. Absolutely stunning looking folks here, all of whom couldn’t be nicer or friendlier.

Sunrise this morning at my campsite. Time for a shower and shave. Ah, life on the road… Always unanticipated delights and surprises.

Hope I’m not boring anyone with photos of the beach and water lately. It’s just that this is pretty much what I’ve been eating, drinking and sleeping the past nine days. Not complaining, mind you – it has been absolutely fantastic in every way.

I’ll be in Brisbane the day after tomorrow to pick up Matt, so the scenery and vibe will change and I’ll be able to do some street photography, which I love. Till then, have a good one.