Living Free, Byron Bay
It’s exactly a year to the day that I first rolled into what would become my main home in Australia – Byron Bay. So what would be more fitting than a picture from those first few days that encapsulates the free living, hippie ideology that makes this small beachside town such a major stop on the backpacker trail? So here are my original Byron Crew – Frank, Sammy, Ben, Myself, Kerri, Katie and Dan skinny dipping at Broken Head – good times!
My good friend Jimmy sent me a link from my beloved Byron
Bay today – it contained news that made me slightly sad. Byrons top
surf school – Kool Katz – is under immediate threat of
closure.
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Lake McKenzie, QLD
This is the beautiful Lake McKenzie – possibly one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever laid my eyes on. The crystal blue waters are warm and clean and the rainforest 4×4 drive to get there is epically fun :) In fact Fraser Island was one of my funnest adventures on the east coast and a trip to the largest sand island in the world comes highly recommended – check out my review HERE
Melbourne Skyline
One of the things I began to photograph the most on my visit to Australia was the architecture. From thriving urban metropolises (check that out for some pompous splurge!) to rustic outback shacks Oz has a whole range of skylines. Melbourne proved one of the most photographic and I particularly enjoyed the way the above skyscrapers mirrored each other in the beaming sunshine.
It’s that time of the year again…this time it’s 2010 I’m
waving goodbye too – and epic year full of travels that started in
style with the fireworks over Sydney Harbour Bridge, something that
should be on everyones bucket list. So here’s another From The
Vault…my experience of one of Sydney’s top treats.
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It dawned on my today that this time 365 days ago I’d just reached another milestone in my Oz adventure…I landed from Darwin into Sydney International, the city that I would call home for Xmas and new year.
The city that would see me reunite with old friends.
And the city that would eventually lead me into a dramatic change of plans that resulted in my east coast road trip with Kerri….and we all know how that developed!
Spray – The Pass @ Byron Bay
After muchos disorganization on my part and some reminding on Kez’s part Photo of The Week has returned! I thought another surf shot was appropriate as I’ve been out of the water for FAR too long for my liking and spend my days dreaming of the warm waters of Byron Bay. I swam out in some hefty shore break for this shot and took a pounding on the rocks at low tide – but it was worth it! An unknown grom lays some spray my way in the evening sun. Good Times
Koala Adventure Island, Whitsundays
The above shot was taken on my time on the Whitsunday Islands last month. Although the weather wasn’t ideal until the last day (typical!) the potential of these islands and the natural beauty that they contained was easily seen. This image was shot from the beach of the Koala Adventure Island (which I have reviewed HERE) before boarding our boat for the day.
My Byronian Pad, Aquarius Hostel
After nearly a month of absence photo of the week is back! I temporarily cancelled it due to my schedule being packed up the east coast and not really having enough time to get it sorted!
This shot is of the place I called home for my stay in Byron – a place that I left nearly a month ago before embarking on the final leg of my journey that would eventually lead me home.
My home away from home.
Filled with awesome memories, friends and many a good time.
I miss this place!
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