The next morning we met up with Jackie and Jamie.  They had rented a car and were driving up the eastern coast of OZ.  We were lucky enough to join them!

As we traveled up the coast,  I was struck by the beauty of Australia. I knew it would a sight to behold but I was surprised by the familiarity of the land.  It seemed like a combination of my two homes!  Pennsylvania with the rolling hills, farms and grazing wildlife. California with the beaches and seaside towns.  It is best of both worlds.

The first day we travel about 4-5 hours to our first stop: Port Macquerie.  We relaxed in this seaside town; swimming in our pool, eating fish and chips by the water, and overall enjoying the sights.

The next day we continued traveling up the coast to Dorrigo National Park.  It offered views of the land from an amazing skywalk and nature walk down to a cascading waterfall.

Our next stop was Bryron Bay and my what a sight to behold.  So many of my friends who lived, studied, visited Australia said to me “Byron Bay is one of my favorite places.”   I can see why.  Another seaside town but with a totally eclectic and hippy feel it was nothing like I had envisioned.  Upon arrival we walked on the beach and a found this pick up musical group.  We spent the next few days walking through the town, hiking up to the Cape Bryon light house
and even sitting at a bar with a bunch of locals watching the Superbowl.