Destination: Australia

Day 46

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [297]

This morning we went into Cairns city so that I could go to the City Library, to try to do some more family history research,while John visited the Cairns Regional Gallery as well as another small gallery of aboriginal art near the esplanade. Next it ... Read more >

Photos: Cairns 2

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 | By thewoodies | Photo Gallery

Day 45

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [269]

An early start today to ensure Lyn was on time for her flight back to Brisbane. The trip was uneventful and seemed to go much quicker than the trip up to Cooktown. The inland road is excellent so I am sure that Cooktown will have more visitors in the ... Read more >

Monday Moment: Ferry Road Markets

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 | By princess2802 | Views [1949]

When you are in a familiar land, it is easy to forget that there are new and unexplored corners to be found, no matter how long you have been around. That’s when you depend on the experience of the wonderful friends around you, who have taken that ... Read more >

Photos: Mission beach to Barcaldine

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 | By sjamieson005 | Photo Gallery

Bags packed

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 | By supergg | Views [386]

So with 2 weeks to go we are already packed.  Travelling veerrryyy light...much shopping to do!!

the south of france

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 | By shishi | Views [585] | Comments [1]

the south of france. im writing this while i cant decide if im hung over or drunk still...i think i'm hung over cause i cant be bothered doing anything. vlads mate damien missed his flight from london, so his dad picked us up, it was so very ... Read more >

Photos: Fish

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By sjamieson005 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Cooktown to Cairns

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By sjamieson005 | Photo Gallery

Bingo .......

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By sjamieson005 | Views [524]

I will tell you why Bingo at the end, but it has been a good end to the day. Had a good evening and day in Cooktown - was actually really interesting as it was geared up to tell us all about the adventures of Cpt Cook and the local museum had the actual ... Read more >

Day 44

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [505]

First a comment about Cooktown. It is a small fishing and holiday town with a population of about 2000 permanent residents. It is surrounded by mountains and the sea with the river flowing past the main part of town. Many of the houses are weatherboard ... Read more >

Freezing in Chile

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 | By mattmc | Views [532]

Next stop was Chile and a brief scare in the line at customs where we thought we were late for our flight made things tater interesting. I just try to stay out of aarons way when we are around airports and don't take offense to his remarks.... Read more >

Day 43

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [563] | Comments [1]

This morning we visited the History Centre which has an excellent display showing the history of the people living in this area including the aboriginal people, the miners, prominent people and the chinese settlers - well worth a visit. Their research ... Read more >

Day 42

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [507] | Comments [1]

It was with some sadness that we left fabulous Port Douglas but were looking forward to Cooktown. There was a rather twisty stretch of road through the range covered in rainforest and then suddenly we were back in savannah woodland. 300km later and after ... Read more >

Photos: Cooktown

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 | By thewoodies | Photo Gallery