The Sunshine Coast!

Hello to my followers. I have arrived in the Sunshine Coast with the lovely Emily and will be staying with her for a week in her beautiful resort/apt. Seriously, her apartment has a moat going around it and two huge pools. When we walked up to her place I felt like I was on vacation in Dominican or something .So beautiful. I can see why she may not want to move home in December. We spent a couple days with her family who had been here for a few weeks traveling with em. They picked me up on Friday morning from Backpackers and we headed to Surfer's Paradise. Their gps they rented was crap and sent us in the wrong direction initially but we got to see some inland stuff and had a good lunch at least. \

Arrived in Surfers in time for happy hour at the Holiday Inn. Em and I made reservations at a delicious Thai restaurant and went there with her parents for some great food. Then Em and I were able to meet up with Cam, Jess, John and their new friend Justin down at the bar scene for drinks. Had a great night out with many beverages haha. The next morning the 4 of us (Em and her parents and I) headed to Byron Bay but it was pouring rain almost all day so I didn't get the greatest first impression of the beautiful coast since I was freezing and tired. We had a good lunch and walked up to the lighthouse but got soaked on the way down. Headed back to Brisbane and stayed in the most ballin penthouse hotel room from an upgrade that was given at our hotel. So beautiful, I could have lived there. Had dinner at jo-jo's down in the market on queens and then a low key night at the hotel watching CSI.

Emily drove her parents to the airport this mornin and then we picked up my surfboard from the hostel where Cam and Amanda were watching it for me. Got a 6'8" board for $90 from a French dude who is heading home and not taking his board .Not a bad deal considering it's my first board and usually a used board can still be over $200. We grabbed the board and then headed to Emily's place. Today is going to be a job searching day and then we're going to a bar tonight with Emily's friends.

My last couple days at the hostel were great. Spent lots of time with our crew/family. Had a great day trip with Amanda, Jess, John and Cam when we went to Mooloolaba for the day. Had my first swim in the ocean which was amazing! The last night in Brisbane Cam and Amanda and I got some Goon and tied one on with our friends. We attempted to go to a club called Victory but it was packed so ultimately we ended up at Down Under which had glorious $3 spirits so delicious. Cam helped me pack up in the morning and had to say my goodbyes for now. Planning to stay at Backpackers on Oct 7th for Oktoberfest in Brisbane! Can't wait to see my family there again! hostel family that is.

Stew arrives in a few days after probably an epic weekend for UWO homecoming! Totally missing homecoming and the events of last year with Kristen and Sara and Ryan and Tim and the gang with out Pineapple. Best of luck to all those running in the CIBC Run for the Cure!

More updates to come as I embrace the palace of Emily's resort and work a little more on my tan ;)