A day and night in Byron Bay

Despite it being our least scheduled day in terms of lectures or instruction, this Saturday was undoubtedly our busiest day yet. We slept in today until about 7 o'clock (the latest I've slept since I've been here). I woke up and wandered around the cabin in a daze for a few minutes, as I usually do upon getting out of bed, then had my standard breakfast of two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My culinary habits have grown increasingly stranger since I got down here. We caught the 9:30 bus from Lennox Head to Byron Bay. While the rest of the group spent the day touring shops and stores around the town, Jared and I went with Tamara, Sarah and Megan to hike to the lighthouse in Byron Bay (the Eastern most point in Australia). After a short hike we were there, and by there I mean we were at the beginning of the ascent to the lighthouse. We went at least a mile down the beach and up stairs before reaching a sign telling us we only had 700 meters to go. It was no easy climb but it was well worth it once we got to the top. The views were breathtaking. The descent was not quite as difficult on the legs but I really could've used an elevator down. We then went into town and grabbed some souveneirs then caught the 3:20 bus bake to Lennox head so we could rent some surfboards for sunday morning before the shops closed. Mike, Tom and I each grabbed a board and walked from town back to the cabin. Sarah, Megan, Jared and Tamara followed. The day was fairly eventful already, so I grabbed a snack, headed to the gym and figured I would be tired and go to sleep when I got back. Ohh was I wrong. While in the gym, Jared poked his head in to alert me that some people were getting a cab back to Byron Bay to go to a bar called the cheeky monkey. Why not? I hustled through the workout and showered just in time to catch the ride. Nine of us in all took the journey out the Bay. Everyone was relieved to get out Lennox Head and take in some Australian nightlife. I think everyone really enjoyed themselves. Danielle and Sarah really submersed themselves in the culture, and I participated in and won a dance contest. Megan, Deanna, Mike and Jared also had a good time, trying some of the local brews and reveling in each others company. Tamara and Alan were the glue that held the crew together and should be commended for their cab organizing and making sure no one got lost and/or kidnapped. Bravo!