What a way to end the Aussie experience!

Today couldnt have been more perfect. The stars were aligned when we awoke to a beautiful sunny, but hot day in the tropics. We slept in without an alarm, and decided to road trip it to Port Douglas and Palm Cove. Instead of paying mucho money for a bus we were brave enough to rent a car and drive up the scenic coast. Reception had a car waiting for us, which was perfect. Jenn began our journey with lots of co piloting along the way(Hang left, hug the curb we all yell) We eventually made it to Port Douglas. What a great tropical, seaside town with shops, resturaunts and a scenic mountain range. We decided to plop ourselves on the 4 mile beach in the over 100 degree weather. There was a designated swimming section netted off to protect the swimmers from the deadly stingers. NO LYCRA today ! We were unable to sunbath due to the bloody hot sand, sun and no wind. We all cooled off in the 75 degree water and then took to our towels under the palm trees. Some of us napped, some of us read or whatever we chose! It was the best day ever. Around 3 pm we ventured back to the sun. As we decided to leave to Palm cove for dinner and the sunset, a beautiful rainbow appeared over the ocean (pictures to come). Missy drove us to Palm cove(look it up). We had a great dinner on an outside patio overlooking the ocean and the sunset. Damn was it hot! We were sweating as we ate our lovely meals. The 4 of us chatting about our 3 week adventure in Oz and all the fun times. We drove back home through a drive up liquor store (bottle shop) which was the coolest ever then ventured out for some icecream. Back at the hotel we end with a last minute swim and 2 bottles of cheap sparkling rose. Amy and Michelle packed their bags (damn they have a lot of stuff) and hope for the best. We farewell the girls goodbye as we venture off to New Zealand. Damn what a fun, crazy, exhiliarating experience- with lots of laughs, hot sun, boozing and chillaxing!