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Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise is basically a city by the sea. The beach is really long, there are lifeguards who are well buff, but in speedos and and far too old which is a shame. The sea is ideal if you are a good surfer but if you go in the designated 'swimming' area you are likley to a)drown b)drown someone elce or c)get battered. These areas are so crowded in the water, and i cant believe that the parents would take the small kids in the waves and stuff as it is crasy.
To get to the beach we walked through the city which consists of really cool airconditioned shopping malls, main streets and high rise buildings. Its not so bad. When you arrive at the beach there is the famous Surfers Paradise archway, and lots of surfboard sculptures dedicated to surfers.
We spent most of the day on the beach chilling out after our hard nights partying, and in the afternnon Emma bought some poi, and we ended up doing some circus like tricks on the beach. I popped my cap down upside down and added some ketchup sachets and coins for effect and the fun began. I did headstands, cartwheels and we both did poi. I was in stiches and the hat remained empty. Surpise, surprise.
That evening we went out for dinner as we were so tired and then had an early night. In fact i dont know many nights we havent eaten out over here. its great. Back at the hostel the music was blaring, with the bar outside our room. There pople were getting ready for the all night club tour. Apparently Surfers is ment to have some of the best night life around, but to be honest i didnt care. A good nights sleep was all we were after. Up early and on past Brisbane to Noosa Heads.
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