Byron Bay

28/8/2010-30/8/2010

I went with friends to Byron Bay, a hippie beach town about 2 hours away in New South Whales. About 25 people from my program with, and I rented a car with some my boys. We stayed in a hostel that was a pretty chill spot. They made us pancakes every morning that were delicious. We got there early Saturday morning, and spent a good few hours on the beach. I went out into the ocean and did a couple hours of body boarding. Then two of my buddies wanted to go spear fishing, so I decided to tag along for the adventures. The sea was rough that day, something only the likes of Poseidon could conquer. But I manned up and had my go. The other two made it out into the rough, but I got slammed by the waves. I recall thinking 'shit, I need to get out of this water or I am going to die.' The shore was extremely rocky, and I got crushed by a wave taking me in. I prayed that I would not slam my head on a rock. I made it out alive. In the meantime, the other two caught 5 fish which we ate for dinner. I enjoyed a spectacular view of the water from some of the rocks. Many beaches look the same, but when you think of where you are in the world when gazing out over the ocean, it can be pretty mind blowing...  Here is a picture...

Me and Jessie keeping it classy.

The rest of the trip consisted of eating, hanging out at the different beaches all over the coast, and one awesome night at this bar called Cheeky Monkeys. Some images chronicling the events...

Enjoying days at serene beaches.

Enjoying a group dinner after Sean and Shane caught a bunch of fish.

Kicking it with the boys

Looking like a legend before Cheeky Monkeys.

At Cheeky Monkeys.

One evening, we drove up to a light house over Byron Bay and watched the sunset. It was spectacular, with a 360 view overlooking the ocean. Here is a picture...

Love :)