Day 3 - I'm Back

The last blog entry ended before we went to the bar, so this is a continuation. I also have alot of blogging to do because I haven't had Internet for three days.

I have to start this blog by asking "How many sexual positions can you count?" On Tuesday night in Byron Bay we went to Cheeky Monkey, a local bar with very unusual entertainment, or at least it's not anything I've seen. There was a dancing contest where the women took as many clothes off as they were comfortable with - both women that we saw got down to their underwear, or knickers. Then the really interesting entertainment got going when they had to display as many sexual positions they could think of, with each other, with their underwear ON. The winning entry was 15 positions. The next part of the competition was the dance-off final with five women and five men. This competition was also clothing optional. One guy was wearing Calvin Klein colourful tight underwear, and that looked pretty fine. All of our jaws were hanging on the floor, including the Brits. Nobody had the courage though to take it all off. Different entertainment in the bars here, that's for sure.

This morning we woke up, had breakfast, packed up our tents and headed into Byron Bay.

Seven of us went for surfing lessons. Fletch, short for Fletcher, was our very patient instructor. We used beginner boards, so they were smaller and not made of fiberglass. He showed us how to body surf, board surf and the regular standing surf. He went over safety, techniques, how to mount and dismount the board, and what to do if you fall off the board. I tried only once to stand up because I was having too much fun board surfing, where I lay on the board and caught the waves that took me into shore. What a gas. Lesson over and time for a group photo. We all looked like pros, NOT! I had sand where it has no business being ha ha. Time to go to the other beach to have lunch. We all gathered around the closest picnic table and made our lunches; it reminds me of bike trips with Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club, where we all make lunches on the go.

Immediately after lunch, Rachael and I went hang gliding. Don't worry Mom and Dad, it was tandem with an experienced glider. It was awesome. I looked pretty goofy in THE SUIT. I felt like a bird. It has been an expensive day so far today, but you only live once, right?

I could make a fortune here, that is if I charged people for using my computer. We had free wireless at the campground last night and I told everyone that they could use my computer if they wanted to check their e-mail. Yolanda and Marie took advantage of my offer. Aren't I nice??!!!

We are in the paddy wagon travelling to the suburbs of Brisbane tonight. We just crossed the border into Queensland, the land of the banana benders and also known as the sunshine state. We just gained a hour; oh goody, another hour of fun!

We are now at our campground with no Internet connection, and tomorrow leave for Moreton Island for two days. Moreton Island is a sand island with a population of only about 60. We leave bright and early tomorrow morning as there is only one ferry per day to go over there.

Our mode of transportation when we are there - 4-wheel drive. Since we can't take paddy over to the island, we can only take our day packs with supplies that we need for two days. I don't even need my sandals, but I will need ALOT of sunscreen. James, Elia and I are cooking Kangaroo stir-fry for dinner. That was my idea. Yummy!

Kangaroo is tough to cut, but if cooked right, is very tender. Ooh, ooh, ooh, I just saw some sort of marsupial, but don't know what kind, but it has big ears so it must be able to hear well. I think I've seen one on TV. By the time I got to my camera, it was gone.

Now for Day 4 and 5!