Sawtell, Bellingen and Dorrigo

I met the beautiful Bethel in Rishikesh, India in March last year at a yoga teacher training course. We've been friends ever since. She came to Australia in February and has been working in Sydney and seeing a bit of the city and surrounds. When the road trip idea was hatched, we planned to travel and camp up the east coast and finally arrive in Queensland. Bethel was bitten by the Byron Bay bug and I lost her. She's working and meeting new friends and having a new adventure while I continue mine.

Graduation day, Rishikesh, India

Bethel at Holi Festival, Rishikesh, India

We did have a few days exploring the coast from Sawtell to Byron and staying in some fabulous places. It's a treat to show off our gorgeous country and to see it through new eyes. The first few days we spent exploring the local area in and around Sawtell and Coffs Harbour. A day trip to Bellingen and Dorrigo wasn't spoiled by the flogging down rain but quite the contrary, it enhanced the beauty.