Wandering Fractal

Brisbane I made a stop in Surfer Paradise (yes that's the official name of a suburb) in the city of Gold Coast. There I met a friend who was in an English school. It's a party place, full of hotels and luxury shops. Between two nights of clubs and bars, I took a surfing lesson. With good waves conditions, a beginners board and the advice of a pro I was able to stand after less than an hour. But the next day when I tried by myself in huge waves and with a smaller board, well, I got a few bruises. I still need some training. Next I moved to Brisbane. I was there during the celebrations of ANZAC day and could see the military parade in the city center. It commemorates the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought during the wars. Me, learning to surf.

Surfers From Sydney I took the night bus to Byron Bay. This part of the east coast has only one bus option and it's the night one. Prepare some warm clothes because the air conditioning can be quite strong. After 12:45 hours I arrived in this small town near the sea. It has amazing beaches and a hippie vibe. The main activities are swimming, surfing and strolling along the beach. One good walk is to go all the way up to the lighthouse. I stayed in a hostel called Arts Factory Lodge . It's a bite outside of town and looks like a small hippie village (even more than Byron Bay itself). Don't expect a nice and quiet place. It's raucous, dirty and crowded, but it's a worthwhile experience. Tip: avoid the kitchen. It's more a battlefield than a cooking place. View from the lighthouse. Water pool at low tide. Cormorant