Paradise Found: & A Beachy Christmas

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THE SEA

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BEAUTIFUL NOOSA

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Those of you who have read my previous posts will know I was anything but thrilled by Mooloolaba.. my intended destination for my mini vacation.. So with this disappointment [and the hoon cars] still ringing in my ears.. I only booked one night accommodation upon arrival in Noosa. That was until I saw the beach. I've always wanted to visit Noosa but did not expect it to capture my heart as much as it did.. These pictures above are my first sighting of Noosa Main Beach. After a short walk from my accommodation.. I wandered through the main shopping drag .. round a corner and was greeted by the sights above!!! It was like a sip of cold water for the parched!! A salve for my soul!! Any and all of the cliches you can think of.. I was thunderstruck!! Perhaps it was the disparity between the two destination that made it all the more wondrous to me.. Who can say.. but I had to sit for a while and take it all in.. The day had turned misty and wet which I think made this vista all the more ethereal.. A dreamlike view that washed over me metaphorically and physically.. The rain had finally arrived and all normal people ran for cover.. but not me.. No still sitting and staring at this new delight, my beach watch was only interrupted by a quick phone call back to my accommodation to book a longer stay!! I was hooked!

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It rained the entire stay!! Although it didn't bother me at all!! Too much relaxation going on and rain just added to my calm!.. I imagine the beach would normally be a lot more crowded.. I was told there were more beautiful, more peaceful beaches.. but for my first visit, I was happy to enjoy this one. I spent many hours sitting on a stone wall.. watching the thunderclouds roll in... and sipping on cappuccino!! Who can complain!!! At the front of the beach is low rise accommodation.. a little out of my price range.. imagine waking up to this view each morning... but also restaurants and cafes dotted along the boardwalk... No matter your fortune... the beach and views are there for all.

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THE TREES

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'NOOTHERA'

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When the sun does come out.. there are plenty of trees to provide shade and shelter. In fact.. it is believed Noosa is derived from the aboriginal words 'noothera' or 'gnuthuru' meaning shade or shadow. The coastline here is bordered by miles and miles of protected national parklands. The township of Noosa is dedicated to protecting the sanctuary and simplicity of this natural beauty, hence no high rise buildings and a cap on population. For this ... 'I thank them!' Although I secretly hope there will be room for me one day! When my ship comes in!!

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Christmas Inspiration

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So there you have my first glimpse of Noosa.. One that is firmly entrenched in my memory and heart. As there's no chance of a White Christmas in this great sunburnt country .. I'm thinking it might be more appropriate to decorate with a beachy theme.. [that's assuming I will get my act together and actually decorate]. These tidbits below I brought home from my Noosa vacation and are giving me inspiration for my Christmas decor.. And yes!! I even brought that leaf home... gathered on my first day ... sitting in the rain under the shelter of the trees, it represents the peace, the calm and the inherent natural beauty of Noosa.. Maybe I should return to Noosa for Christmas!! Just dreaming!!

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IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS:

Text & Photography by [Being Ruby©]

Location: Noosa Main Beach, Sunshine Coast, Australia

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[pardon the repetitive shots at top]

[I just couldn't choose between them!!]

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