How Ya Going? Yeah, Good Mate

It's been awhile since the last update. That's due to the fact that I've been on the road most of the time and not staying in places (beaches, rest stops, etc) where there is much, if any, access to the internet. Quite a bit has happened since then, and my interests are evolving. Also, at the end is a book review or two.

6 Month Check In AND Please Don't Hate Me

It's been 6 months! Hard to believe. Same thing as last time - update on where I am and what has been going on followed by the quarterly check-in. And I'll throw in a video that is seriously going to make you all hate me. Sorry, them's the breaks.

Australia Update, Sydney to Byron Bay

Hey,

I'm writing this from Byron Bay, which is a little surfer town. The break is an easy beach break, but is a bit unpredictable. As in, you'll see a swell coming and begin paddling in and all of a sudden it's dead. Or, from no swell will come a break right on top of you. Still, it's good to get on a board again.

Last New Zealand Post, a Video Update and Advice on Campervans

So, this has a couple elements to it. The first, is the last update that I made, the second is some final thoughts about NZ, and lastly is my advice on what transportation to use.

In OZ, Stupid Moves and a Couple Concerns

I am safe and sound in the land of OZ. I already like it more than NZ. The people are just way more friendly and cool. Sydney is alright for a big city. I am staying in the Kings Cross area, which is jammed with backpackers, and the area seems posh in spots and a slum around the corner from the posh spots. I spent my first day wandering the city via the botanical garden, which has some cool "bush" plants - I'll post some photos on FB when I get a faster internet connection (I'll also post one more NZ thingy). I also visited the opera house and the government house. Both were pretty cool. I didn't get to go inside the opera house, but it is pretty neat even if you don't. The government house is a lot cooler than it sounds. It is essentially a castle and it is still used by the Governor of New South Wales to entertain important people and foreign dignitaries. The tour is free and a sweet and funny old lady gave the info. I recommend it. I also really like the bay that snakes about Sydney. Oh, and I almost forgot that OZ has a ton of super dangerous animals. Thankfully, I was reminded by a spider the size of my hand; a common spider here. Apperently, he is safe, but he looks mean as shit.