Surfer's Paradise...need I say more?

Good on ya mate! Well unfortunately, that wasn't the case once again. My latest attempt to become more Australian came to another painful end result. I figured I'd go barefoot as many Aussies do, but only in hindsight did I figure out their feet must be tougher than mine. I walked across the busy road and across the rough parking lot to the beach with ease...only to find my return attempt about 3 hours later with a much different environment. I don't know if you could boil an egg on the pavement...but it did a great job of boiling the soles of my feet.



But once again...hard life lessons sometimes open up new doors. My faith in Canadians has been restored as Brian and Dustin (some good Calgary boys) were pretty cool lads and we partied most nights together. But the real highlight...wait for it...don't worry boys, it's worth the wait...OK...here it comes...YES...Swedish Twins!!! I have now had the priviledge to hang with two beautiful Swedish twins. They are two very awesome girls...I don't know what else to say. I actually think our travels have us staying in the same spots for the next 10-15 days. Life is tough down here!!


On another interesting note...I find myself at Surfer's with all the "Schoolies". Basically it's March Break down here for the High School students. They are everywhere!! And yes, I do feel old...but getting over it quickly. Most of them have been pretty cool.

Surfer's also marks the place where the topless beaches seem to start. It's a slow start with only a few going topless, but believe it or not...for the most part...they were the ones you wanted to see topless. Did I mention that I REALLY enjoyed my time at Surfer's and would recommend it to anyone. Yes, it's pretty commercial, but good times were had by all.


Surfer's also provided another first for me. I've become what I hate the most. I actually went jogging along the beach one morning. To make matters worse...it was before 6:00 in the morning. Yes, the world is a mysterious place.

Have I mentioned the Swedish twins yet? They're going to hate me if they read this blog. Sorry girls...the Cdn people need to be informed!


Ahhhh...I've now deleted another two pictures (insert MANY four letter words here)...and I have no way of getting them back to their correct spot. I added the hotel above. The cool shot of the waves at Surfer's will have to be another figment of your imagination. If anyone knows how to get deleted pics back where they're supposed to go...please let me know. And pretty feeble attempts on the comments people. Thanks to the few who have written comments. For the rest of you...shape up!!

It was tough to leave Surfer's as you can imagine, but thanks to my good friend Jackie who lives in Brisbane...I left on a very cool high note. Jackie took me to dinner at the Versace Hotel restaurant. WOW...is all I can say. I think the starting rate for a small room is something like $500/night. We had a buffet meal like I've never seen before. Mostly seafood...anything you can imagine, but if you wanted some meat...you could also find prime rib, veal, pork and chicken...just for kicks. The chocolate cake I had for dessert (it wasn't the only dessert I had either) was the best chocolate cake I've ever had. Sorry Mom, but it's true.

Next blog will introduce Byron Bay. Later...