Monday, June 13

Ballina & Byron Bay

 

We have just returned from staying in Ballina prior to attending Anne's nieces wedding (Charlotte) which was finally held in Byron Bay after 2 prior covid forced cancellations.

The weather for the entire time was fine and sunny and we were able to catch up for lunch in delightful venues with both Anne's brother Mark and his wife Shayne and sister Julie and partner Dianne.  

The wedding was a splendid affair for just the family of about 40 and was held at a large holiday home abutting the ocean with magnificent views that the picture below does not do justice to. 

Whilst at Ballina I visited the Maritime Museum which houses one of the 3 original rafts that in 1973 sailed from Ecuador to Ballina - a transpacific crossing of 14,000 km which is the longest journey by a raft ever completed. If you are interested in reading more about this feat, its purpose and the 12 men involved click on the links. 

 https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-search-for-a-missing-salvador-dali-work-in-ballina-20130805-2r9a1.html

https://www.sea.museum/2020/07/16/las-balsas-the-worlds-longest-raft-journey






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