One of the highlights of our trip to Australia was visiting Maura, an old friend from my home town, and her husband Paul.  Maura gave us a tour of Manly and the waterfront.  It is a beautiful town filled with active, young people.  It reminded me a lot of Boulder, but by the sea.  We surfed, shopped and ate together at the local cafes.  It was a wonderful way to end our travels in Australia.  I am already thinking about returning for another visit and Paul and Willie are making plans for buying a boat and sailing to French Polynesia.  Our next adventure?

Manly beach.

Old friends.

Maura and Paul.

Shopping.

Leaving Manly and heading to the airport to board a plane for Indonesia.