Destination: Australia

Singapore Send Off

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | By ollie_follies | Views [399]

We have had to make a quick return to Singapore so the kids can catch their flight to Sydney to be back in time for Christmas. We stayed again at The Royal India which is a bit expensive ($100 Aus.) for a family room but is in a great position for ... Read more >

Tags: royal india hotel, singapore airlines, singapore zoo, yum cha

Photos: Outback Australia IV : Coober Pedy

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | By genebi | Photo Gallery

Photos: Outback Australia III : Uluru

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | By genebi | Photo Gallery

Photos: Outback Australia II

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | By genebi | Photo Gallery

Photos: Outback Australia

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | By genebi | Photo Gallery

Photos: Mission Beach

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | By genebi | Photo Gallery

NYE 2009

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | By rich | Views [619]

New Years Eve 2009: the end of the Noughties. I'm glad actually - I hate that name. Alicia was very keen to go to Sydney but it's ridiculously expensive and I'm not the biggest fan of NYE anyway. We opt instead for a night in Melbourne with a few ... Read more >

Photos: Presents, lobsters, races and camping...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | By partners-in-crime | Photo Gallery

Photos: Melbourne Summer

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 | By rich | Photo Gallery

I'm still here...with my yellow backpack

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 | By yinny | Views [291]

I bought a yellow backpack yesterday. It has a happy yellow flower on it. And if I get lost in the forest WITH my backpack, I do hope that a yellow speck amongst the thick green and brown undergrowth will be considered an anomaly to be quickly investigated.... Read more >

Home in Three Hours

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 | By jimandnicadventure | Views [517]

We're sitting in the Business Class lounge in Melbourne Airport and will be home in three hours.  Can't believe that six months have passed since we left Sydney.  We have had the most amazing adventure - so much better than we had hoped. Thanks to all ... Read more >

Cricket & Movies

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 | By rich | Views [648]

A big tradition here for Boxing Day is the Boxing Day cricket test match between Australia and whoever is touring at the MCG. Every four years it's England competing for the famous Ashes. This year it's Pakistan. Frankly, it's a hard-sell on Alicia ... Read more >

Photos: Kimberley

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 | By gypsy-slow-pokes | Photo Gallery

Week #10 - Part I

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 | By alexxdiep | Views [505]

Week numero TEN, ten weeks since we left Calgary, wow. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that you have big plans for the 2010 celebration. I wish you all a fantastic year and may your endeavours lead you to great things. And let the warmth ... Read more >

Photos: Uluru (Australia)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 | By alexxdiep | Photo Gallery