Sunshine Coast Adventure
Travel Diary: Part Two
I woke up the next morning to the peace and quiet that follows. I remembered why, at least for me, about my favorite part of sleeping in the forest. It’s not sitting around a campfire, or slipping into that sleeping bag at the end of a long day, it’s waking up with the sun. It’s the peace and quiet of being in the forest. The way rain dapples on leaves below, birds chirp, and you wonder what else is out there. It’s breathing in the cool fresh air. It’s setting up your coffee station and turning on that little stove to boil water… sitting with your book or chatting with friends while your coffee brews. The steam coming off is mesmerizing for a moment. And I realize how lucky I am to have this experience.
It’s opting out of using the fly ridden pit toilet and peeing outside lol. It’s freedom. Literally, there are no walls and there’s something spacious and expansive about that.
To reach the sunshine coast highway you need to take another ferry between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove. This crossing is so beautiful. You’re nestled between the mainland and many small islands. It was a sight to see. And wouldn’t you know it, we saw more whales! The ferries around here are smaller, the people more social with a similar intention to yours… to enjoy all of this natural beauty. I was out on deck talking with a man who was traveling along the coast when we found ourselves in awe of a pod of humpback whales not far from the ship. They were putting on a real show… breaching and making themselves known. A moment I hope to never forget.
If you’re looking for a moment of pause enjoy a slow coffee at Holsem near Pender Harbor. After sitting here for a while I carried on to Davis Bay. A noteworthy stop to take in vast ocean views with a bustling little seaside community.
Roberts creek was one of my favorites along the journey. Filled with wood shingled shops, a quirky shopping village and the most delicious eats at The Gumboot Cafe!
Exploring the sunshine coast has been on my list of things to do for a couple of years and it felt like the perfect time to explore it. Every moment, every turn was new and unknown yet it all felt so familiar.
I hope you enjoyed these short travel stories.
Until next time…