The Byron Markets

On the first Sunday of every month a huge market is held in Byron Bay, New South Wales. We drove the 40 minute trip south last weekend to see all the stalls and then have lunch at Balcony, a cute restaurant by the shore. The Byron Markets attracts a lot of bohemian/hippie-type of people so of course being a student from Boulder I felt right at home. There were people selling the usual things such as jewelry, artwork, and food. Some of my favorites were a guy selling rings made out of skateboard decks, a stall consisting of entirely hemp clothing, and a falafel stand. There was also a pregnant woman, belly exposed, with a huge tattoo all over her torso and a little boy riding on his dad's shoulders who had long blonde hair covered by a blue pageboy's hat...he's cooler at the age of five than I could ever hope to be at any age.

THE BYRON MARKETS
LOTS TO LOOK AT :)

After wandering up and down the numerous aisles we walked into the town of Byron and browsed in a few stores before walking down to the beach. We just waded in the water and people watched for a few minutes before heading to lunch.

THE BEACH AT BYRON

At Balcony we sat on the terrace with couches as seats. Was very nice to relax and chat. I ordered the antipasto salad and pita with dips, so very yummy but so very filling. I was glad we had a walk back to the car. :)

BALCONY RESTAURANT
MY LUNCH