Let her drink wine and eat cheese please

September 10th, 2002 at 12:00am

And here’s something different – I’m sitting by the fire at another fine evening at the Share House. They’ve got a seafood barbeque on for everyone, well except the vegetarians that is. I’ll probably pop over to the market to get something in a bit.

It was another fine day in Byron – blue skies, warm sun, no wind, calm seas. Didn’t do too much at all except go for 2 long walks on the beach – one in the morning and one at sunset. And somehow the time in between just passed by – sitting around the house, and walking around town for awhile. I was going to read a book but I just couldn’t seem to get into it, then I went to the bookshop to buy a new one but I couldn’t find anything I wanted, so I settled for a magazine and caught up on such Hollywood news, as Brad turning down a film in Australia and deciding to shave his beard for Jen. Good stuff.

I also bought a new bathing suit, taking advantage of the fact that they have real sizes in Australia unlike Asia where even an XL is too small so that it’s virtually impossible to buy underwear or bathing suits.

I’m trying to do a few other things before heading back to Asia, like drink as much red wine and quality drinks as possible, eat as much bread, cheese, veggies, tofu, and carob as possible, enjoy the convenience of being able to drink tap water, take some extra hot showers, enjoy sitting on Western toilets and actually having toilet paper in bathrooms, and soak up as much of the English language as I can. I know it’s going to be tough giving up such luxuries, but I’m up for the challenge.

Tomorrow will probably be my last full day in Australia, the Thursday (I think) I’ll get myself to Brunei. That’ll give me 2 weeks to see a mountain, play with orang utangs, and do a few dives on my way back to Bangkok. Then who knows…somewhere in SE Asia for the next adventure.

By the way, I spoke to my mom today and she said my Dad is in recovery and is doing ok which is very good news! Even better is now knowing that the cancer has not spread, so everyone is feeling very relieved.

The beach of Byron Bay

Byron Beach

Byron Bay

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