hi there hope all is well? just a quick one to keep you updated, im in Byron Bay now, which is wicked i love it, its really chilled out and has a nice feel about it, i really like it here and im thinking of extending my stay one more night. but i'll see. it was raining when i got here, but the sun came out in afternoon and it was hot so i just sunbathed. on the way back to the hostel, i met a couple of girls who i met in Brisbane and ended up going out with with them and a few others last night, it was a really good laugh, one of the girls entered the wet t-shirt competition, which was a good laugh, but also horrible at the same time (dont worry mum and dad i didnt do it) it was a cool night and i've met some lovely girls who i've been hanging around with today (because yes,its raining again) were all going to the pictures tonight which should be ok, im trying to watch my money so having a chepish night! im gunna book a surf lesson with one of the girls which will be a laugh, not sure what day yet, it depends if i stay another night, which i prob will, cause it means i can travel down to coffs harbour with the them on monday. but i does mean ill only have one night there before sydney but everyone says its pretty quiet anyway. so thats it so far, sorry for waffling a little bit. im a bit tired, ill let you know how my surf lessons go, its gunna be so embarrising, but when in rome!! you cant come to Oz and not surf....he he. ill get some pics too. take care love to you all, miss you all loads lou Xx