Sept 22 - Lighthouse and Gourmet Meal

I was still so tired from the terrible sleep on the bus to Byron Bay that I slept til noon today. It's nice to catch up on sleep from time to time. Not like I really have any sort of timetable to adhere to either I suppose. Had some fantastic toast with peanut butter for brunch then headed to town. Walked to the beach and peeped some surfers and locals soaking the first bit of sun we've seen since arriving in Byron. Snapped some photos then began the trek to the lighthouse, which is on the peak of the mountain at the edge of town. So we hiked up a couple KMs to the lighthouse and little lookout area around it, which had some wicked views of the main beach and the empty beach on the other side of the peninsula. Saw a paraglider duo take off, which was cool to see and saw a bunch of kayakers who got a visit from whales. Walked the long hill back into town and picked up a nice spread of food for dinner. Zipped back to the hostel and put the groceries away then had a couple happy hour $2.50 pints at the Buddha Bar while watching open mic performers. Then came the best meal of the trip thus far. Sautéed chicken breast pieces, boiled some noodles and fried some frozen veggies with stir-fry sauce. Whipped it all together and enjoyed a tasty meal that looked like it came from a 5 star restaurant. Presentatin is really half the battle. Then some convo with a new Dutch friend and thus ends the 22nd of September in Byron Bay. Going to sea kayak tomorrow hopefully and I want to high-five a whale or dolphin. No sharks though, they are not welcome.