So there we were, talking and watching the soft blue sky intertwine with the whites and dove greys of clouds and the sound of coral gently tinkling into the shore as the ocean rushed in to meet the edges of Fitzroy Island.
What makes Caloundra so special is that the ocean flows into a little waterway that feels very much like a lake. On a clear day, the water is beautiful shades of blues, turquoises, and greens.
Coolangatta beach is one of the most popular beaches on the Gold Coast in Australia. During the year, sometimes you can watch whales breach off in the distance, and occasionally you can see dolphins swim in quite close to the shore.