Byron Bay

Dolphins and surfers

Wednesday, May 24
Another great night of camping, nice and warm.  Our debate last night and this morning is do we stay in this beautiful resort another day, or do we head to Byron Bay.  The next three days are to be great weather days, so we are leaning toward getting to the ocean.  Cindy ran by the beach here this morning and said it was not wonderful. 
Decision made, and we are off to Byron Bay.  The drive off the Pacific Highway into Byron Bay is long, narrow, and windy.  A great entrance into the little town.  We set up camp at Clark’s which is right on the ocean.  The boys head straight out to do some boogie boarding but are disappointed with the waves.  They are small and not conducive to good wave riding.  The boys want to pack up in the morning and head out.

Thursday, May 25, 2017
Take a walk along the coast to the eastern point of mainland Australia.  On the way, we spot a dolphin wave hopping next to a surfer.  Soon we are seeing dolphins all over among the surfers.  One surfer petted a dolphin.  We end up at the lighthouse and see more dolphins.  Once back at the camp, Luke rents a surfboard and we are down at the beach again.  The waves are much better today and the boys have a great time surfing in.  The side current is amazingly strong and gives a new appreciation to how commanding the ocean current can be.  As we eat supper above the beach, there must be at least a hundred surfers out there.  But, as every other day, when 5 pm hits, the sun goes down in minutes and it is quickly black.  No moon these last few days, so the stars are brilliant.  The boys should be good for another day.