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Trip Start Jan 22, 2009

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Arts Factory Lodge Byron Bay (aka. The Arts Factory Backpackers Lodge)

(Byron Bay hotels)

Flag of Australia Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Folks, I have arrived. I only have a minute to type. I've got no credit on my internet card! But, the past two weeks have been so intense and powerful. So good, though. First off, my great, dear friend Travis from Outward Bound passed away while leading a mountain climbing trip in Argentina. It's been hard to grieve abroad, but things have been so inspiring since I received the news from my buddy Jason's dad. I had a ceremony at a cliff-side lighthouse which perches on the most easterly point in Australia. Pretty heavy, huh? Truly, though I have been blessed beyond belief. BYRON BAY is so incredible. The people have shown me love that I couldn't imagine nor attempt to put into words. From every culture I've been reached out to...italy germany france israel canada brazil england ireland...it makes me tear up to read that sentence back- no lie. And man, I haven't cried in YEARS.

But the love is so intense. I have decided to soak up the pristine beaches and twinkling starry nights here in Byron for a few more days to heal and rest my soul. Yes, I recognize I sound hippie-dippy right now: which I am a bit. But that's me, for those who know me :) In the next couple weeks, pray for good weather as I head to Coastal Queensland. There's been a cyclone hanging around, but not really affecting my world much, which is good. Also, my tent broke which is a bummer. It's still functional, but needs a bit of help to say the least :) Headed off to Hervey Bay for whale watching, then the GREAT BARRIER REEF, while ending in the "backpacking carnival" town of Cairns. So yeah, I'm gonna stay put with the international family I've got going on right now at the ARTS FACTORY (which on a side note is the WORLD'S BEST BACKPACKER RESORT...CHECK IT ONLINE)

Ok, one more big thing. I'm gonna do my best to extend my travels, loved ones. I'm going to set up a travel fund for anyone wishing to support my travels, no matter how great or small. I think I've found my calling. More on this later, but just throwing it out there, as my good buddy Wesley T Glosser would say. By the way, for those interested...BOBBY VEGA$ is spreading the loving word about VIRGINIA to the world :)

Happy days, trails, fighting the cold I've got right now with all that i am, and sending love back home...but especially:

BIG UP TO MY BOY TRAVIS LIZOTTE
R.I.P 3/9/09
LEARN AND LOVE

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Comments

wtglosser on Mar 18, 2009 at 11:20AM

Yo
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that you are processing things well while on the road. Also that sucks about the tent. I am glad; however, to hear that you are making the best of things and still enjoying yourself. When is the projected date to come home versus how much longer are you prolonging your trip. It'd be good to have you around this summer for beers and whatnot, but either way I hope your journey lasts as long as possible! Hope you're doing well man and keep the faith, brother.

Peace,
Wes-Gee