Our quickie escape to beautiful Byron Bay was lovely and boy it was restorative inhaling the sea-air and wriggling my toes in the sand. Mr redroses and I grew up on the beaches of Sydney and we feel smothered if we don't visit the beach regularly. Must be in the blood.
From this lookout (pic below) we spotted three whales off shore but unfortunately they looked like mere specks in the photos.
I tell you it's a fabulous sight watching these majestic creatures cavort in their natural playground while migrating south.
I also wanted to share a photo of the lighthouse but the morning of departure when I intended to snap away the weather had turned rainy and dismal.
Of course over-eating is normal after long walks along the beach. That is not a poached egg, rather a great big dollop of creme fraiche atop smoked salmon on spinach and ricotta cakes. Oooh this brunch was rather rich and yummy and delish.
An Indian dinner was gobbled at a quirky place where all the staff were of different nationalities (except Indian) which is quite the norm in the backpacker haven of Byron Bay, young travellers from all over the world converge to spend time soaking up the joys of Aussie beach culture and working in the pubs and restaurants to finance further travel.
So by the end of our quick stay my belly resembled the rotundness of this Buddha statue in the foyer of our accommodation. After a few wines I'm sure I was giggly like this chappy too!
But that's allowed when one is celebrating their 29th Wedding Anniversary.
I know. A long time. Like Forever :)
So I'm thinking next year being the 30th and all, well, New York sounds nice!
Sounds a rather good idea don't you agree?
Annie xx
