Tuesday, January 15, 2008

I'm Singing in the Rain

Coffs Harbor was a short stop to say the least. When we arrived it was late and raining so we had to post up in a youth hostel for the night, the boys said that they were looking out for me bc I'm sick, how cute?! Definitly the highlight of our trip was in the morning when we met famous australian surfer and shaper, Scott Dillon, at the Legends surf museum. He comes from Owen's (trilogy captain) generation. To say the least, he's da man.



As we headed up the coast our plan was to stop in Ballina to surf and camp. Unfortunatly when we arrived there were signs on the beach warning that the water was contaminated from the storms. The beach smelled of dead fish!...I still think we should have charged, maybe we could come out as mutant surfers.




Left with no options, we headed north to Byron Bay. If you've never been, it is a must. We're camping at the Arts Factory for the next few days. This is backpackers heaven! You have the choice if you're not camping; stay in the dorms, a double decker bus, OR tepees (not sure about the sp).

The surfing in Byron is legendary, at the moment, not so much. Small, not so clean, onshore, and a good rip. Nonetheless, the water was warm and we had great time landing on the beach =-)

All smiles, looks like my cold is on its way out! It may have been the herbal tea this hippy friend made me drink last night, which by the way tasted like battery acid... Or maybe it was Oren singing "stay positive!"

Cheers to everyone for leaving comments, atleast I know my parents aren't the only ones reading this.

Here are a few fun pics!


4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ok, now I am officially jealous Byron Bay is one of my favorite places in Australia- it. Be sure to surf Tallows (it has a good left) and the pass. Also, if you get a chance you guys should watch the sunrise up at the lighthouse it is B-E-A-utiful. If I remember right, I think somewhere close to Byron (a little inland more) are some fun waterfalls you can jump off of and cool natural pools you can swim in. I forget the name of them but you should ask around and check them out.
good on ya!
alli

Anonymous said...

Greetings from Montana!

Just wanted to thank you for allowing us to follow your adventure. We faithfully check out your blog every day (sometimes even twice a day if you haven't posted) - WE LOVE IT!!

Presley has informed everyone in her kindergarten class that you are "looking for Nemo" and this morning she let them know first thing that "B-I-N-G-O ate Gabe's flip flop". She cracks me up! Her big question is "do they ever wear shirts there?".

Keep the updates coming and let us know if you find Nemo!!

Be Safe and Enjoy !

Tammy

Anonymous said...

the waterfalls are in currumbin.

Anonymous said...

Freaking love it. A nice little window into heaven while I'm working the weekends.

Cheers,
Bryan