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Campsite kidnappings

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1086] | Comments [1]

I have a theory that women are held against their will in campsite amenity blocks. What, other than abduction would warrant an entire morning in a bathroom? So when Maria told me she was off for a shower I knew there was time to spare. Maybe I'd ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

An Alternate Ending

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Views [1952]

Kevin: After packing up and rolling out of Carnarvon National Park bright and early, we had our sights set on making it to Townsville. If you've got your maps out, that's a hefty 750 kilometers to cover in one day. Traveling at ... Read more >

Tags: ambassador van, misadventures

The Lost Girls RTW Budget: Part 3

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By hollycassandra | Views [3304] | Comments [2]

Meals & Snacks, Intra-Country Travel, Entertainment & Extras and Miscellaneous. Plus Bonus Features! Jen: OK, faithful budget followers, it’s trivia time on www.lostgirlsworld.com… What do The Lord of the Rings, ... Read more >

Tags: Budgets & money

Jumpin' Wallabies and a Gorgeous Gorge

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Views [1496]

Val: Hooray! We finally saw some roos! They're just as crazy as I'd thought. Mostly because they can hop so fast but they're totally suicidal (or not too swift in the head). On the road to Carnarvon Gorge NP 500k inland from the coast, we counted ... Read more >

Tags: ambassador van, the great outdoors

Countdown

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 | By deanandlisa | Views [311]

Counting down, 16 days to go until lift off. Well, l have been studying my butt off to complete my Microsoft exams and at the same time prep for the trip ...what a mission. Did l mention getting engaged to the love of my life Lisa .... Exciting Times! ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

13 Days to go!!!

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 | By jessicaandluke | Views [706]

13…..the count down…. Last weekend was a big one, Mike and Jord’s had one of those all nighter crazy parties the theme was red light district and it was crazy fun!!! There were poles for pole dancing and the dress up that some wore was just ... Read more >

Tags: Family

XXXX Brewery, Brisbane, Queensland

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Views [15551] | Comments [1]

Kevin: Our continued efforts to find some summertime conditions led us further up the coast, out of New South Wales and eventually into "sunny" Queensland. Brisbane made for a sensible stop, despite what some Brisbaners we met in Vietnam ... Read more >

Tags: ambassador van, culture

Gallery: Carnarvon Gorge NP

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Photo Gallery

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Rainy Day in Canberra

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By judy | Views [551] | Comments [2]

Well here I am - the first hurdle of having a taxi actually arrive was easily overcome (courtesy of Silver service cabs) we even made it to the airport in record time - and the driver was so excited he forgot to levy me the $11 booking fee!! However ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Destination Cairns

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By dirosa | Views [485]

So the drive continues northward bound. Australia is so vast in comparison with the UK, we have been driving for hours before we reach anything remotely considered as a town. So we have ended up in Rockhampton. What a weird place! Greeted ... Read more >

and the weather today is....(part 2)

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1256]

......arriving in Cairns after 12 thousand miles of non-stop sugar cane plantation the sun seemed to want to reveal itself. It did...........for 5 measeley minutes..........then returned like a spoiled child behind grey clouds. While most travellers ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Leaving Tomorrow

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By stephencraddock | Views [363]

Well it's 4pm and i leave at 9am in the morning, Mitch has just arrived to say goodbye and my apartment is covered in clothes and the washing machine has been working overtime. Finally managed to get 5 weeks work for Slide done (i hope) and i'm eventually ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets