Hello from the East Coast

First off sorry if any of you thought I have been eaten by a kangaroo or something. I moved out of my place on Saturday and hopped on my bus with OzExperience. No dramas leaving Sydney, it's really nice to be able to breath clean air, and live amongst the trees and greenery. My Boss was super cool about me leaving as well...I felt a little bad @ first that my original two weeks notice turned more into ----------------->

---->"Here is my two weeks notice, but I can't work the last 6 days"

He was rad though, he was his regular enthusiastic self and said that Sydney sucks and I am smart for getting out. He had a tinge of homesickness in his eyes as he expressed his love for his mother land up East. It was a shit fest the last week though because my boss got suspended, the As. Manager quit, along with myself and about two other people...Cotastrophy...!!...Anyways life will go on....And I'm so glad to be away from Sydney.

The journey started going to this lodge cabin in a town called Barrington, with our tour bus. Everyone on the bus was awesome, and Travis and I made quite a few friends. Our bus driver was pretty dry, but at times so dry that it was funny. I was surprised that he got into the field of driving for Oz Experience. Anyways a few giggles were shared amongst the rebellious types in the back of the bus, over his over analytical directions. Anyways moving right along....

The place in Barrington was outstanding. There was a beautiful river that some of us swam upstream. There is this spot nearing the top that is like an outdoor jacuzzi. We then had wood stove pizza and a camp fire. It was so refreshing to be out of the city. It's cute how when it's 10:00 you feel like it's 2am because there are no lights. Walking back up the hill to the lodge was interesting...you can't see your hand in front of your face...

The next day we went to Surf Camp...I was quite proud of myself that I stood up the first day....Surf Camp was something I would love to do again...On Monday we headed our asses to Byron Bay which I could probably stay forever. It's amazing here...cool beach town with no Mcdonalds and other crap. All the stores are pretty darling here, and it's pretty granola/hippy here....Today I look forward to venturing into town and browsing around....

Tuesday was probably one of the most anticipated days amongst the "Canadians" and selected others. It was

JIMS ALTERNATIVE TOURS

Basically in a nutshell it's a tour bus that syncs music up to the ride, and takes to you to the wonderful town of Nimbin.

Nimbin is a magical little town, much like the Amsterdam of Holland. It may just have one of the smallest main strips in town, but more then likely the most to look at. The museum is quite interesting. I took a few pictures, and will have to go back to take more. Our bus driver only let us stay in Nimbin to grab some essentials, and cookies. We then drove around and saw some real cool parts of the country by Nimbin. The driver then took us to this hippies house where there was a real cool pond, along with Macadamia nuts, and watermelon. We went on a bush walk for a bit and he talked about his love for trees, and vegetation. The life of a hippy...hmm? It seems so tempting, however this was literally in the middle of NOWHERE...he bought the land 20 some odd years ago and made himself a little utopia where he can live in harmony with nature. I smiled when he was throwing watermelon over the fence and saying "Back to the earth!!!"....Well at least I get to be a semi-partial hippy for a little while. I definetely want to go back for a day trip sometimes next week perhaps.

The hostel that I'm staying at right now is called The Arts Factory. It just may be the best hostel in all of the east coast. It feels more like a resort, then a hostel. It has a pool, lots of hamocks, and lots of nature. There are lots of cool things that go on as well. Today there is yoga at 2:00 (I believe) I think I will have to do that.......Anyways I'll be off now

Love:
Chrissy