Byron Bay

On the excellent advice of Laura Busch, we spent a few days in Byron Bay. We want to go back. It was absolutely gorgeous. The water was warm, the waves decent, and the beaches pristine. Joey is now hooked on body-surfing. (He can finally be admitted into the Carlson family -- I was getting a little worried that the whole wedding thing was for naught!) We both ended up a little sunburnt from indulging in "just one more wave."

Our days in Byron were perfect holiday days, basically spent eating, swimming, eating, lounging in hammocks, swimming, eating, walking on the coast. No major happenings to report on but an excellent reprieve after being sick for so long.

Our hostel, Belongil Beach House, was a bit north of town, located right across the road from the beach pictured below. It was far enough out of the hustle and bustle of town to feel like a true get away. The beach didn't hurt either.

I regret to inform Laura that the cafe at the Belongil Beach House is under new ownership and no longer serves banana french toast. The pancakes and latkes were quite tasty, though.

More pictures in the Yahoo Photo Album.