77. Fraser Island - Peregian Beach

FAREWELL FRASER We were up early & onto the sand highway racing south to beat the rising tide. At the southern tip of the island some trees had fallen across the beach which meant that the higher part of the beach was not passable. As a result we had to go around the trees through the rising surf. I  knew that from  when we passed this area on our arrival that it would not be possible at the peak of the tide so we were flat chat for the seventy kilometres that we had to cover. As it turned out we just made it. Only one other truck, a Landcruiser Troopy got through, when I spoke to the driver he told us that he water up to the pedals. As we waited for the barge to take us off the island we noticed this eagle. It was as if he had come to see us off – Such a majestic bird.

EUMUNDI  MARKETS It was great to see some old friends. These were our first friends (other than new found travelling friends) that we had seen since leaving Sydney. Loretta (seen standing with Kaz) are mates from school days & lives with her family on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. We headed to Eumundi markets for the morning. These are markets with a bit of a herbal feel. The people are generally very friendly & the atmosphere is layback. We enjoyed listening to a local band that had a distinct flavour then headed back to Perigian Beach. Thanks To Mick & Loretta & girls. Always fun to catch up with you guys.