We had to move our car - and of course our tent, this morning, as we have booked one more night at the caravan park but our spot is not available tonight. So change of scenery, two or three spots further along.
Despite this we still managed to do a lot more walking today
Everything is so close here. We meet up with one of "The Boys" at Byron Beach Cafe. Great catch up! Food at the cafe is good, but can be a bit expensive. Paid eight dollars fifty for an affogato. (The ONLY way I drink coffee). Great scones and jam for six dollars fifty. Great view, great weather, great company.
Drove out to Banksia Drive to visit art and craft shops and found a great crystal wholesaler called Heart of the Earth. Went away with more gifts. While we were there we heard about the issues concerning the locals, especially the condition of local roads. As we drove out of Byron Bay, we were shocked to see kilometres of backed up traffic coming in! The Ewingsdale Road is land locked on either side because of protected land. Weekends and holidays sees traffic along the road into Byron Bay backed up for kilometres. The construction of a new entertainment centre threatens to further add to the dilemma. Lots of solutions but no one willing to give up their prime piece of real estate to solve the problem.
Maybe I've changed my mind about this being the best place to live in Australia. Pity the poor locals. But I remember when the Blue Mountains was similar and people that lived along the Great Western Highway wouldn't dare leave their house on the weekend.
Walked along Belongil Beach and Clarke's Beach. Phew, are the calf muscles aching!
Erosion on Belongil Beach is a sorry sight to see...sand bags keep the waves at bay but for how long?
Finally went for a walk through town, visited the Red Ginger store where I picked up a you beaut sauce jug. Also purchased fifty grams of star anise for two dollars fifty. Lots of lovely gift shops in Byron, with lots of unique gifts.
Finished off the day with dinner from FishHeads sitting on Main Beach, listening to the local drummers as the sun set.
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