Byron bay & Nimbin

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February 10th 2008

Published: February 10th 2008

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jutty jo

Jutty surfing

Justin always has to have the BIGGEST!

Back in New South wales, working our way back down to Sydney to get our flight over to NZ.

Everyone that we have met told us that we would love Byron Bay and they were right. There's a really cool atmosphere here - a combination of surfer dudes, back packers & hippies.

Justin took a surfing lesson whilst I watched him from the safety of the beach. After the 3 hours he was pretty exhausted but is going to hire another board today.

Also, went to a place called Nimbin yesterday - Muggsy recommended a tour called 'Jim's Alternative Tours'. Basiaclly, a crazy south African drives the bus - He is a bus driver/ DJ who keeps you very entertained with his witty comments and pumping sound track! Our first stop at 11am? The pub - pretty much determined how the rest of the day would follow! Nimbin itself is a little town stuck in the 60s! All psychedelic and the use of marujuana is very open there as is the selling of cakes, cookies etc etc. Also, went to see a waterfall after the roller coaster ride down the hill to some heavy rock music! All VERY