Day 6 : Travel to Gold Coast

This morning I woke up at my homestays house and had a quick "brekkie" of toast and creamed honey (like peanut butter). We learned of the marriage equality Supreme Court ruling and had another deep conversation about the differences in the U.S. & Australia. Bob & Marilyn both came to the car park to drop me off, I think Bob was curious to see all the Americans in one place. He's a funny man. On his way he got stopped for a breathalyzer, something that is common in Australia, even in the morning. Marilyn & I missed it because we went to see the "jetty" which is the sea harbor. 

We boarded the bus to head north to the Gold Coast. Weather wasn't the best, but we made it through both of our stops without downpours of rain. Our stop in Byron Bay was for a pizza lunch and some quick shopping. This town was most definitely a surfer/hippy town. There are quite a few "large" items along the Pacific Highway. Our tour guide said that once one person did it, everyone else wanted to as well. Here is a quick pic of one in the rain. 

We then boarded the bus for Surfers Paradise in the Gold Coast. Many kids come here for their "schoolies" which is like spring break in the U.S. This city was compared to Miami by a few Australians - many clubs and a large night life. It is also home to amusement parks and Indy races. We checked into our hotel and spent a little time at the pool before leaving for dinner. Tonight it was at the Hard Rock Cafe - typical Ameican food was a good change of pace from my lamb dinners the past two nights.