Like I said earlier, I was very excited to head down and catch some rays in Surfer’s Paradise. The beach is really nice, and I was in desperate need of some sun (considering my last two weekend getaways were spent in the pouring rain!). The people I was meeting up with weren’t planning on getting there until about 4 in the afternoon… and I was really keen for a relaxing day (and also had the day off of school) so I decided to get up and go by myself. I consider sun bathing on the beach an appropriate thing to do by yourself. I took the train down, which was about an hour, then caught a bus that drops you off right off on the main strip. It’s actually quite liberating travelling alone – you can do whatever you want. Eat whatever you want, sit wherever you want, talk to whoever you want! There is no one else to make your plans and you it’s a really liberating feeling.
I went for some sushi when I got there. My new favorite sushi roll is called a “Philly Roll” – it’s salmon, cucumber and cream cheese. Just excellent, really. It’s so awesome how they serve their sushi here… I think I’m going to bring the idea back to Vancouver. They don’t actually cut the roll. They keep it whole… so you don’t need chopsticks or anything to eat it. You simply eat it like a wrap! One roll here is equivalent to a few pieces back at home… so you can get a couple and switch up your flavors. I’m not sure if flavor is the right word to describe types of sushi, but you get what I mean. Also, their soy sauce isn’t in those awkward ketchup style plastic things… where you have to clip the corner… and it always gets on your hands, etc. It’s in like a little miniature fish-shaped plastic thing… with a little lid.. so you just squeeze a bit on the top. Overall, a very efficient system for everyone.
SO MANY CHOICES!
I spent the day at the beach. I got a really awkward sun burn because I put sun screen on, but not that thoroughly, so I more just have patches of burn. I also have a hand mark on my neck… I guess when I was wiping the excess sun screen off of my hands, I used my neck as the towel. Not a good idea. Now, for the embarrassing part of the day….
I was lying down, minding my own business, when a seagull flying over me, decided to do his own business… on my chest. I actually don’t think I’ve ever been more grossed out. It’s one thing having a bird poo on your jacket, or your hat, or just anything really… but it’s another thing to have them do it on your bare skin. Thank goodness the ocean was right there for a quick clean off. The worst part about it is the embarrassment factor. Especially when you’re by yourself and you don’t have anyone to laugh about it with. No one saw, so that was a plus for me. I know people say that it brings you good luck, but this is the 5th time it has happened to me in like two years. I get the point, I’M LUCKYYY NOW!! BACK OFFF!!! And you wonder why I don't like birds...
The Devil.
That night we went on a pub crawl to the big clubs in Surfers. I’m not really sure if Surfers is my scene… it’s very Jersey Shore at times. Two of the clubs we went to were legit clubs – ones I’d imagine you’d find in Las Vegas or something. In the bathroom, there was a living area, with couches and lollipops and chocolates. There were hair and makeup stylists… I guess for those who don’t do that before the club? Or get really sweaty from dancing and need a touch-up? It was rather extravagant. All the girls – and only girls – that worked there were wearing matching lingerie… maybe that explains why the clubs are filled with 90% guys… It definitely wasn’t my scene. I’d way prefer a bunch of tables, a pitcher of beer and some classic music. It’s fun to try it out though.
The next day we got up and went to Pancakes in Paradise for breakfast. My gluten intolerance hindered me from getting what they were famous for, which sucked. The pancakes looked amazing. It was hard because pancakes are one of my favorite foods. I got a couple eggs, with grilled mushrooms and tomatoes. I also… got a grilled banana!! It was so good. I’m definitely going to try that at home. We went down to the beach after. It was ridiculously windy… and sand was flying everywhere. The waves were INSANE! Huge. I went in the swimming area and frolicked, but you can only frolic for so long in waves that large, until you just become a rag doll. I had my regular, sushi, for lunch and caught the train home. Met a cool guy on the train that was headed up to his mom’s wedding. Heard his life story. After he got off I had a quick nap… and then it was my stop! Ended up getting home around dinner time.
I think I may make trips to the beach a regular occurrence!
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