Ryan and I are in Coffs Harbour at the moment, staying with some really great people, Deb and Eric. They took us to the rainforest today, up a mountain 2500 feet above sea level. It was raining so the view was more foggy than anything, but the rainforest itself was phenomenal. We saw a few waterfalls, lots of palms and ferns, and quite a few leeches. We stopped every 2 minutes or so to check our socks and shoes for the relentless bugs trying to get to our feet. We'll be here till the 19th, then back to Sydney, and then home! It's crazy how quickly this break went by.
Before Coffs Harbour we were in this great little town named Byron Bay, staying at the Arts Factory campground. It was recommended to us by a lot of people as we went down the coast, and we were lucky to get a campsite. It was a hostel/campground, and there was so much going on. Every day there were juggling lessons, didgeridoo making, arts and crafts, hammock swinging, surfing, massages, all types of aromatherapy, and a whole lot of musicians. There was a really great atmosphere, and lizard dragons and bush turkeys everywhere. Here are a few pictures taken at the Arts Factory as well as an authentic Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo.
The lighthouse in Byron Bay is the most Easterly point in Australia, and Ryan and I got us at 4 AM to see the sunrise there. I wish I could put a picture up, but we don't have the cords for our cameras, so you'll have to wait till we're home. They're really breathtaking. And Nana, we saw a hot air balloon over the ocean during sunrise, and I thought of you. Really can't wait to get home and see everyone. Love you all, see you soon!
Hi guys,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the trip is almost over! Elisha, the pictures are great, and I'll pass the message on to Nana. She can't quite figure out how to access the blog! Love you guys and have a safe trip back home. See you soon! Love Mom
Dear Ryan and Elisha,
ReplyDeleteWow what an awesome trip you have had and can't wait to see you both. So much to hear about and see in your pictures. Love the pictures of the campground and I have a great story for you of a dijoridoo (spelling ??) can't remember what is spelled like. :-)
Love Mom