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Posted on December 14, 2013 July 22, 2014

The Roadtrip Diaries – The end of the beginning…

Our last day of The Roadtrip Diaries project started with an early morning hike down to treachery.

Early morning hike down to Treachery Beach

The Frenchies got wet and surfed, while we enjoyed being immersed in the yellow, blue and green contrast of nature that surrounded us.

Yet another beautiful beach with no one around

We took to the road headed for our final destination Catherine Hill Bay.

A bush fire had just recently ripped through Catherine Hill Bay destroying everything in its path, even the historic pier was damaged. We made our way down a trail through a post apocalyptic scene before arriving at a cliff appropriately named “spinal tap” the idea is to run and jump out off the 25 m cliff to avoid hitting the rocks below. Everyone seemed hesitant at first but it was only a matter of time before one of us took it on with everyone following.

“the craziest experience of my life” said one traveller. it surely was an epic climax to the trip.

The last experience we would share together was exactly how it started. A BBQ in a scenic location with good wine (thanks Cock+ Bull!) good friends and a mesmerizing sunset.

Cook the BBQ by the lake at Cams Wharf — Cooking the BBQ by the lake at Cams Wharf

Enjoying the sunset after a delicous bbq with a glass of Cock + Bull — Enjoying the sunset after a delicious BBQ with a glass of Cock + Bull

We would like to thank everyone who shared this experience with us Anthea, Luke, Jarrad , Emma from Australia, Erica and Tyler from America, Kari and Shannelle from Canada, Lin from Brazil, Dave from England, Peirre and Perrick from France, Mark and Gemma from Scotland, Florian and Phillip from Austria, Hannah, Erik, Jonah from Sweden and all the other travellers and locals that we met along the way! Thanks to cock + bull for the wine and We Travel Company for making this trip a reality!

The crews last day together — The Roadtrip Diaries crew last day together

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Posted on December 14, 2013 July 22, 2014

The Roadtrip Diaries – Something bigger than us…

Another early rise, this time for a Dorrigo sunrise. In this moment, we felt connected to something that words cannot describe something that is bigger than everything that ever was or will ever be.

The sunrises over a plateau in the Dorrigo National Park

Flo doing his Jesus impersonation — Flo from Austria doing his Jesus impersonation

It was to be a reminder of how special the natural beauty of this place Australia that we call home!

Pierre and Perrick from France Checking the surf

Back on the road, in search of waves and sunshine. We check a couple of favourite spots but things were looking grim for wave with a stiff onshore.

We found our paradise at the end of a dirt road a scored some epic waves.

Feeling exhausted after the days activities we cooked lunch and rested.

After we arose feeling fresh, we decided to take a hike following our way around a headland.

We arrived in an open coastal field where we were taken back by the natural spectacle of big waves pounding the sheer cliff faces showered by the falling sun and it’s golden light.

Big waves crash into the cliff at Big Hill

What must our travellers be feeling in this moment? unplanned, unexpected and totally living the moment .

Spirits were high after the Big Hill walk

Later that evening we all sat around the campfire and enjoyed some beers and music with good friends.

Camping out at Racecourse Headland — Camping out at Racecourse Beach

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Posted on December 14, 2013 July 22, 2014

The Roadtrip Diaries – Byron Bay fun times and farewell to the swedes!

It was an early start to catch the sunrise at the Cape Byron lighthouse. This is the first place the sun graces the shore in Australia a spectacular sight worth getting out of bed for!

First light rising over the swell lines of the Pacific Ocean

We witnessed first light in Australia, at the Cape Byron Lighthouse

After we cooked pancakes down at Wategos beach and assessed the surf.

Hannah from Sweden relaxing in the hammock

It was Gemma’s first time surfing and although the conditions weren’t ideal for learning she still bravely conquered some waves.

Gemma from Scotland tries surfing for the first time at Wategos Beach

We enjoyed the sunset at the Pass in the afternoon.

Lonely surfer girl stares in to yonder at the pass — Lonely surfer girl stares into the yonder at the pass

After jamming on the beach and a few cock + bulls we headed out to town.

Party night in Byron powered by Cock + Bull

We witnessed an amazing band at the Great Northern Hotel that night.

House of Lawerance preforming at The Great Northern Hotel Byron Bay — House of Lawrence performing at The Great Northern Hotel Byron Bay

The next morning ,we said farewell to our Swedish friends. They had an amazing time being a part of the experience and we were sure glad to meet them and share the experience, it was a sad goodbye. Enjoy your time in Australia swedes and hope to see you again!

We say our goodbye — We say goodbye to Jonah, Erik and Hannah

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