We had the day off today in Coolangatta.  We had a sleep-in (Will woke at 6am) and then had Will’s favourite breakfast (marmalade on toast).  We then went for a walk along the Coolangatta foreshore and spent an hour watching the surfers and SUPers.  The weather is glorious and we think it can’t really be called winter when it’s 22 degrees C and people are swimming.  Maybe another name for this season is needed in this part of Australia.

We spent some time planning the rest of our trip.  We did some web research then chatted to a friendly man in the local bike shop.  Our plan tomorrow is to cycle along the Gold Coast foreshore to Surfers Paradise.  The next day we will cycle along the Veloway 1 (V1) bike route between the Gold Coast and Brisbane.  The bike shop man confirmed that would be the best option.

Highlight of today:  Watching surfers on a beautiful winter’s day.

View from our hotel room

Jen in Coolangatta

Will at the beach

The Surfers Paradise skyline (think Benidorm)

Cool eagle art

Queen Elizabeth Park overlooking Coolangatta