DAY 2 - BYRON BAY

Our second day started early with a few rough heads, more tv interviews, this time for NBN.

Stress of an early start from a late night showed, tired and hungry we got at each other for a while over dawdling and a general lack of organisation. After a brief trip to the bank and a quick lunch Fintan went for a surf while the other boys lay on main beach and took in the scenery. Dave was up to his usual antics, chasing the best main beach could offer. Needless to say upon reuniting tempers had been tamed and the time was deemed right to head north to the Gold Coast.

Before leaving we met an absolute legend by the name of Johnnie, travelling with his dog Matilda. Jonnie lives in his camper van and travels Australia working in mines from NSW to the NT and everywhere in between. The fog horn on his combi van put ours to shame and he begged us to take him onboard for the drive. Top bloke, video of him to follow.

During the drive to Surfers Paradise we received some great news from Melissa at Base Backpackers who are making a donation towards the cause and are going to look after us in Townsville and Magnetic Island. Prospects are getting brighter by the day.

We have been pleasantly surprised about the response we've been getting from the trip so far. People have sent us some touching emails about their own experiences and how important it is to them to raise awareness about these issues.

Put up in the 'Palais du Ishpal', we have welcomed the opportunity to settle down on a couch with an old mate and relax after the hectic start to the trip. Ish, Dave and Finto plan to head into town for a few beers while Rhys and Chucky are taking it easy, recharging and sleeping off a bit of overexposure to the Byron Bay Sun. Stay tuned, much more to come. So far...... So good.

Map of Day 2 Route - Click on Map for more Details: