Backpacker Project by Greg Paterson.

Name: Adie      

Age: 29

City/Country: England      

Occupation: Engineer

Arrival in Australia: End of June

Departure from Australia: 12 months+ (working visa holder)

Arrival in Byron Bay: July 12, 2002

Departure from Byron Bay: July 15, 2002

Why Byron Bay: Heard a lot about it from other travellers, guidebooks, noticeboards.

Best thing about Byron Bay: The beach and the pleasant town.

Worst thing about Byron Bay: Nothing really noticed, everyone has been really friendly.

Have you met any locals: No.

Best place to eat: At my cabin the caravan park.

Why: Been cooking for myself to save money.

Favorite daytime activity: Relaxing by the ocean.

Favorite nightspot: Cheeky Monkey's

Why: Stuffed with backpackers, all of whom share a common bond, and shared experiences.

What's your passion: Living life to the fullest, we only get to go around once, might as well make it worthwhile.

One thing to change about Byron Bay: The season ... wish it was summertime!

Photographer's impression:
Adie was sitting alone at a picnic table at the top end of Jonson Street, reading a Lonely Planet (I think) guidebook to Australia. He was willing to talk to me, but seemed a bit reluctant about the photography part of the project, but decided he was game to give it a go. Once I pulled the camera, he started, unconciously, I think, to pose a bit without looking like he was posing. Interesting the contrast between Adie and Jamie in their mannerisms once the lens was pointed their way.