hitting the beaches...man it's hot today!

Well I have spent the last 2 days on the beach, and other than getting sand everywhere it's been great! It is only 10:50 and it's already super hot outside, so I can just imagine how it's going to be this afternoon. Today has the feel of the hottest day since I got here! I am also going to take my surf lessons on Sunday, while I am excited, I am also a little hesitant- I'm not the strongest swimmer, so we'll see!! Byron Bay is a great little town, and I am realizing that I prefer to spend time in smaller cities than the large ones- they always seem to have more character. Since this town is all about surfing and the beach, it's really relaxed and pleasant to be in- no big rush to get anywhere!
I only have a few more days here in Byron Bay, I am planning on leaving Monday, heading back to surfers paradise, and then getting some tickets to an amusement park- thankfully my flight back to New Zealand isn't until 18:15, so I get almost a whole day! Then it's three more weeks in New Zealand, and off to Toronto for Stefi's wedding. I am really looking forward to seeing the Sesti family and Sarah, it's going to be a great weekend! After that, I am flying to Saskatchewan and catching up with mom and dad and am going to see how much my dog hates me for abandoning her! Then comes the fun part though, the 3000 km drive from Saskatchewan to home- YIKES!!!
Well, I am off to another stressful day at the beach- life is rough!