Byron Bay August 2023
Back in the 1980s we often visited Byron Bay. It was sleepier, quieter, and less sophisticated then, and we stopped going as it grew busier. But we thought we'd pay another visit to see how things were going. Being winter, it was a little quieter than usual, but the beach is still beautiful, and the hippy vibes are still there. We enjoyed a couple of nights in a motel, tried some restaurants, but mostly enjoyed the whales passing by on their annual migration.
On both days I walked up to the lighthouse and this was an excellent spot to watch them. There was a constant stream, many with babies, many in a playful mood, with much spouting, breaching, fin slapping, and just cruising along. It was hard to eventually tear myself away.
On both days I walked up to the lighthouse and this was an excellent spot to watch them. There was a constant stream, many with babies, many in a playful mood, with much spouting, breaching, fin slapping, and just cruising along. It was hard to eventually tear myself away.
Leaving Byron Bay we took a scenic route inland, though Lismore and on to Kyogle for the real reason for this short trip away. The butcher at Kyogle makes the most delicious bacon chops that Reg never stops talking about and dreaming about. So he put up with me hiking and whale watching for a couple of days on the promise we would go home via Kyogle.
We had ordered a week ahead to be sure the butcher had some in. They (the pork chops) need to be cured and smoked, and this takes about 4 or 5 days. Once we had collected our valuable package, including a few other purchases that tempted us, we enjoyed a light lunch next door before heading home via the Lyon's Way. This is a very scenic drive, but very narrow and winding. All in all, everyone was happy with our time away. |