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Thanks for sharing Nige. Dig that video man! I've been meaning to look it up to check it out again, cheers
Had a quick look at airbnb at work last night. Looks like there are a couple of apartment, houses etc in the area. That would definitely require a van though so I'll have to do the numbers. Just need some time to sit down and look at it all.
SUPER KEEN 
...and what's with no windsurfing but kiting at the start
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dreams of paradise smashed by the food bill!
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we actually have an income tax, and gst is "only" 10% on prepared/transformed goods 
plenty of discounts 
Crossoints for breaky and baguette for lunch , think I could struggle through ok, I bet there is a 'secret local' spot to get some fresh fish to BBQ for dinner!
Yeah my inner fat man is totally cool with living out of the bakery for a week or two. Are they open for dinner?
The food cost is a killer but you can find cheaper options.
stock up your fridge from the local supermarket
You can also try the bbq chicken trucks. They set up in parks near the beach. Had to queue a bit (they're popular with the locals) but tasty Whole chickens.
the restaurants off the main beach strip are a cheaper.
the bakery is definitely a good option
50% on imports! you must be smuggling in the windsurf gear to get is cheap!
Haven't you guys seen that airport customs show? BYO food! You just rock up at the airport with a suitcase full of fermented cabbage, seaweed and dried monkey paws. If you get bailed up by airport customs you just make out you don't speak the language, or cry.
Met Yuppy at the harbor today, went for a sail (after we sorted out my dogs going wild in the neighbourhood... )
Awesome afternoon and great to meet another fellow seabreezer !!
special conditions with a gusty westerly, but still good fun !
Thanks for your hospitality Sean. Was the highlight of the cruise.
The locals talked down this westerly day but I had a fantastic sail. Planning the whole time.
I sailed over to that little island to grab a coke. Had no cash, so the bartender gave one to me for free!
The new cal locals have it seriously dialed in. They sail nearly every day. Then hang around with their mates swapping tales after the session. I'm so used to running back to the van and getting home ASAP to keep it sweat with the family. Maybe also because the water and the air is warm. As a posed to Melbourne where we are freezing after ten minutes.
Im heading back in November with the family.
Look forward to meeting up Sean.
I've been here for four days... Having a fantastic time but there's just one problem.... Pas be vent...
Hi Fabulon, just returned from my trip in Oz, I'll be at the beach tomorrow afternoon, expecting Southerly 18 knts
see you there !! (drive an old white I- load with black bonnet, but just ask any windsurfer for me)
G'day Sean, you are probably sick of talking about the place, but can you give us an idea of what the conditions are like in early May and can you still readily hire equipment that time of year?
Thanks in advance.....Paddo
@Fabulon : you didn't tell me about that one ! Peaceful creatures, too much fish for them to be interested in us mortals. Last week a 3 m hammerhead was spotted just there, couldn't be bothered about human food !
I'm more worried about hitting one of those bloody turtles with my fin !!
And as you could expect the wind returned just as you were on your way to the airport !!
@Triplex : no worries, I'm trying to be sponsored by the local council ( ) Early may is still good and not in winter yet !! (our winter means long sleeve rashie to get in the water) The rentals guys are there all year long, they're just lazy buggers that don't open if it's raining or if the wind is in the wrong direction.... ( @Yuppy)
