Byron Bay 7 April 2013

Just got back from Sydney yesterday and today, the parents and I headed for a day tour to Byron Bay. I absolutely love Byron Bay with its cosy cafes and quaint shops all around. The view from the lighthouse was spectacular and I don't think pictures do the view justice at all. We were even lucky enough to spot some dolphins swimming along the rocks. Looking at the strong waves splashing against the rocks and being at the most eastern point of Australia with a bird's eye view, the feeling you get is priceless. 

But this also marks the end of my mid-semester break. TIme to get back to the real world. All good things come to an end, don't they?

The beaches at Byron Bay. 

The Byron market held every 1st Sunday of the month. 

Towards the end of the trip, we drove through the hinterlands and saw the "countryside" with many old dairy farms, cows and horses. It was really nice. Nice would be the biggest understatement ever.

During the drive, I somehow secretly wished I stayed in one of those houses high up in the hinterlands.

I would have a farm with all the horses, cows and of course, dogs. But I definitely won't kill the cows or anything. Probably just milk them. Every morning, I would be able to see the most beautiful sunrise and sunset. Sit on the porch with white wooden chairs hand-painted myself, drinking my favourite blueberry tea and enjoying some awesome cheesecake with a good book in my hand.

Every furniture and piece of ornament/decoration in the house will be hand-picked by me and the love of my life. The window sill will have all my cactuses. We'll take daily walks together with our dog and talk about everything, anything. When its cold, huddle together under thick blankets. When its hot, complain about the heat together and go for a swim at the beach. When we're bored, look at each other and pout. No handphones, no technology. Just everything the old school way.

Oh and of course, I'll have my cactus garden and bubble tea machine.

But somehow, I don't think this dream of mine will ever come true. Time to be realistic!

Till the next time~

Well you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you’re missin' home
Only know you love her when you let her go
And you let her go

Staring at the bottom of your glass
Hoping one day you'll make a dream last
But dreams come slow and they go so fast