Trip of a Lifetime

Byron Bay

Hey people! I don't have much to say at the moment, but I thought I should post anyway, since it's been a week, at least. I'm almost through with Australia, and I've loved it! My only complaint would be that it's so similar to Canada, it's almost like being in Canada. Except with different accents and more things that can kill you. I'm finally out of Noosa now, I made my way to Byron Bay last night. Byron Bay is pretty much the same as Noosa, especially the weather - rain, rain and a 10000% chance of more rain. I swear it's been raining for the last 3 weeks straight... What is this, Vancouver? Luckily surfing in the rain is just as fun as surfing in the sunshine, although slightly colder. My tan is fading a bit but I can't complain - the fact that I ever had a tan is amazing enough. I'm really looking forward to New Zealand now, to seeing some new exciting things, though I think New Zealand will be getting pretty cold this time of year... I might have to invest in some warmer clothing when I arrive. Still, it's not going to be like Calgary in the winter... More like Vancouver Island in the winter, something like that. I leave Byron Bay today (if I can get my bus booked in time) and head off down to Sydney, where I've got about 4 days before I get on yet another plane, headed for Auckland. I'll make one last post before I go, if I can find the time, and I'll surely have some nice pictures of Sydney to show everyone :) With less than 6 weeks left in my entire trip, I'm starting to miss home a bit more, anticipating my return I think. I've got University to come back to, and my best friend Dan is moving back to Calgary! Saaaweeeet! I never thought I'd be wanting to come back home, but being here in Australia is like being in Canada, just without all my favorite people :) Speaking of my favorite people, my parents just got news that the government of India has approved their journey there, and they'll likely be there for a year! In an act of misguided, foolish trust, they've let my brother and I stay in the house while they're gone... I wonder if they'll have anything to come back to? :D Incidentally, this means that I'm looking for one roommate, to live with my brother and I (A tall order, really) for the coming year. If anyone's interested, just drop me an email or somethin. Sydney, here I come! Spiker

posted by Spiker @ 8:35 pm