Byron Bay

The ‘big things’ quest (conceived in a quiet moment at work with Mish) commenced today with an obligatory visit to the Big Banana as our journey continued north. (I don’t think this photo fulfils all the requirements of the challenge!!!).

Rain followed up the highway and into Byron Bay which was a bit of a downer. We set up camp at a nice but squishy caravan park at Clarke’s Beach. Rich scored a 10 & 9.5 from one couple for his reversing efforts under challenging conditions.

After eating out in town, took a night drive to the lighthouse. Then Rich got set to watch State of Origin. Rich again got up early to take advantage of the surf. Apparently, he caught several 200m 3ft right-handers. Kel and the kids walked up the beach (actually, the kids ran the entire length of the beach leaving Kel in their wake to follow in her pyjamas). Climbed to the lookout at “The Pass” and while they saw a guy crash his surf ski into the rocks, no evidence of legendary surf rides was seen.

Set up school in possibly the best classroom ever – in a guest lounge with a veranda and amazing views on the edge of the beach.

Spent the rest of the day mooching around. After one false start (rain drove us away) we went up to the lighthouse. Whales!! Heaps of them cavorting off in the distance. We also got to see some surfing dolphins. How exciting !