Destination: Australia

Airlie Beach

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By littlepipes | Views [450]

Well the weather's calmed down a bit and I've eventually made it to Airlie Beach. I'm staying in Bushvilliage Backpackers which is a really friendly place. Chilling outside on a hammock when a really light tropical shower starts, just reminds me of how ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

A Very Early Introduction

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By leeshandbaggins | Views [312]

Hi everyone, its Leesh writing. I just created this journal/blog and thought this first entry could be an introduction for anyone who is interested in reading it. Obviously we are not travelling for a long time, but i want to document everything before ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Tasmania January 2008

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By coconuts | Views [333]

Hi everyone, Just returned from 10 days in Tasmania. Had to sort out some business with mum. She has now been placed into a nursing home in Deloraine called Glenelg. I had the opportunity to visit whilst I was there, its very nice. The staff seem ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Dec 2007-Jan 2008

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By littlepipes | Photo Gallery

Gallery: 90 Mile Beach

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By dazey311 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Wilson's Prom

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By dazey311 | Photo Gallery

The Overnight Hike (OMG)

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By dazey311 | Views [2534] | Comments [1]

Day 8 First things first, Wilson’s Promontory was one of the first Australian National Parks I’d ever gone to in Australia, so it did hold a special place in my heart. Back then in September, I saw herds of kangaroos basking in the sunlight of a ... Read more >

Tags: ambassador van, the great outdoors

Penguins: The Adventure

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By dazey311 | Views [1395]

Day 6 Have I mentioned Australians are nice? If not, now’s a good time. Last night we stayed in a caravan park on the beach for free (with showers, wahoo!) purely because the awesome lady at the reservation center took pity on Crystal and I. It was ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Penguins, etc.

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By dazey311 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Sovereign Hill

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By dazey311 | Photo Gallery

Aboriginal culture - come on Australia

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By themaccas | Views [1938]

It was heartbreaking as we walked the children through the stories of early Cooktown (Nth Queensland) and for the first time, even though they had spent years supposedly learning about Aboriginal history in their classrooms, for the first time they didn't ... Read more >

Tags: Life changing moments

Gallery: France

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By wild_blue | Photo Gallery

Time Flys

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By spongey | Views [687] | Comments [2]

When your sat about not doing much of anything? didn't seem to notice its been 15 days since my last journal entry... Don't worry, i've not gotten bored with this process or anything to cause all my avid followers undue stress. Simply put, im still ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

3 months to go!

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By travel_bug | Views [381]

I am officially within the 3 month mark - and I am starting to get nervous!  Will I have enough money to last 3 months?  Will I get lonely on my own?  Will I get bored of travelling (gasp!)?  Will I die of impatience before April 14th?   Meanwhile, ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Busy time about to start

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By edinoz | Views [697] | Comments [1]

With the family whos station I am staying on away on holiday, I have been left to run the place.  Only 80,000 acres for me to look after plus 3 dogs, roughly 3500 cows and 1 frog ! I am also helping to build a set of cattle yards at another property ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road