Carmila beach - Sarina and great new friends!

After having gotten caught in a storm in my tent at a rest area near Rockhampton I got on my way to Carmila Beach, hoping I would be able to leave the storm behind me. I did in large part but still had to stay two days and a night in my tent waiting for the rain to stop. Only leaving the tent to go to the toilet and get the water out of the tent.

The third day the sun was back and I could start drying my iPhone who spent the night in the rain at Rockhampton. With the sun also came the heat. And at first the Ocean was a great place to cool down in. 

There are different places to camp at Carmila Beach and the one I chose I shared with a couple with their grandson.

The fourth morning I was boiling water for my coffee when the lady came over and asked me if I wanted to join them for breakkie. They were going to leave in a couple of days and still had plenty of food. The idea of bacon and eggs made on a campfire sounded wonderful to me and I didn't have to think twice to accept the kind invitation.

Cydie and Brenda were camping with their grandson Roly and their two pups Jeda and Jake. After breakfast I was invited for tea and when I left for my tent that evening I was already invited for breakkie the next day. The next morning Brenda told me she and Cydie wanted to invite me to spend some time at their home. Offering me a comfy bed in an air conditioned room, a nice shower, good healthy meals AND they offered to show me around! The next two days I spent time with them and Roly. Their family came over to visit and all of them were really kind and friendly to me. 

On Australia Day the water was so hot we all wanted to get out of there, so in the afternoon I followed my new friends to their beautiful home in Serena.

The following week was one I will remember for the rest of my life. If I hadn't broken down and hadn't had the accident I would probly never have met them so it kinda all makes sense now. 

These people are the salt of the earth. Their kindness knows no limits. On our trip to the Finch Hatton Gorge we had such a great time, I almost pmsl.

After a week of being pampered and meeting their family it was time for me to get back on the road. Before leaving Brenda had prepared three bags full of food and drinks to last me a week. 

With a heavy heart I said see you later, not goodbye, cya laters! The friendship they gave me will stay with me forever and I will be back!

Carmila Beach

I can understand the Chinese or Japanese translation..but German??? Seen this on many roadsigns all around Australia!

My friend Cydie actually spotted one when we were there. Still went in the water though :)!

Yep me smiling! @ Eungella National Park.

My friend Cydie a remarkable, gentle, intelligent, funny man!

A natural spa! 

Amazing views of the Clark Range!

Amazing wood sculptures at the Eungella Chalet. Also for sale online on eungellachalet.com.au.

And for those grazy enough a ramp to jump of, preferably with your wind glider...

Cydie and me and the Chinese wizard and his dragon.

Brenda my great friend with a heart of gold! 

Okay first time I screamed like a kid...

Not a very elegant landing...

Life's hard when traveling across Australia...

A young Kookaburra. Finch Hatton Gorge.

Port of Hay Point. One of the worlds largest coal export ports. They export coal received by rail from mines in Central Queensland, up to 300 kms inland.

Over 900 ships use the port each year and bulk carriers of up to 230 000 tonnes can be accommodated.

The most amazing beaches all in Sarina!

A green ant. Hurts like a mtf if you get bitten.

Looking for coconuts...

Friends for life! 

A huge thank you to Brenda and Cydie for the great pictures!!!