Friday, March 06, 2009

A Day in Byron

We took a day trip to Byron Bay a few Saturdays ago.  Some friends are especially keen on the spot and they do the trip in a day on a regular basis.  What I hadn't realized before we went was that they had always driven down at nap time then returned at bed time.  As it turned out, although we were exhausted by the time we reached home, a day trip to this beautiful spot is utterly doable and a great way to spend a summer Saturday.

We arrived at Byron a little after 9am and started our day with a play on the beach.  Just before 11am we met up with our friends (Stefan, Catherine, and Max) at the playground by the beach.  We took a beautiful hike to the lighthouse then returned to the beach for more fun in the sand and waves.  At the end of the day, just after sunset, we ate takeaway on a grassy area near the beach.  Just before we left, Tim, Maxwell and I watched an outdoor slideshow of an "earthy" nature.  It was Maxwell's idea.

Max and Maxwell "surfing"

Enjoying an ice cream cone at the lighthouse

On our hike to the lighthouse