I’m taking a rest from the beach right now to have some lunch and check my mail. I’m in Surfer’s Paradise in Queensland and it’s so nice to get back to the beach. This whole town just has a beach culture and it’s not uncommon for girls (or sheilas as they’re known here) dressed only in skimpy bikinis to be walking around town. Of course, I’m in the middle of the tourist trap but it’s a fun place, very relaxed, warm and with a beach only 2 minutes walk from here.
As I understand it, there is a cyclone in North Queensland right now. This may have something to do with the strong winds here right now. It is spoiling the waves because the current sucks you sideways and the waves break to early. But what have I got to complain about? I’ve got sun, I’ve got sand and bad surf is better than no surf.
Last night was probably the best swim I’ve had here. We went slightly south of Surfers to a smaller beach near Palm Beach. It was just on sunset and the waves were long and full. We used the surfboard a little, but it was a big, clunky thing which made it hard to get out the back to the larger waves. I think I snorted more water than is good for one to snort, but I did manage to ride it a few times. We stayed there until it was dark and we couldn’t see anything, then went home.
Totally awesome life, this is.
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