Destination: Australia

I'm about to leave!

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 | By shagger | Views [654] | Comments [5]

Some people have been wondering about the RSS feed so i thought I'd write a quick message so they could test it out to see if they can get it. It's only 4 more days now so they frantic packing has started, i've shaven the shag, and hopefully ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets

update

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 | By bjw_uk | Views [541]

surfed with the volcom pro team today: YEAH!!! waves were fookin massive and I caught absolutely nuffin: YEAH!!!

Tags: Adrenaline

Nearly Off!

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 | By nay-jade | Views [428]

Headed for London soon (in a matter of days) so will be sure to keep you posted. Thanks again to everyone back home on the Goldie and in Melbourne who wished me all the best and who gave much love and support. More importantly, thanks for all the good ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Gallery: Before Kids

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 | By back2thebackpack | Photo Gallery

Siagon and the Cuchi Tunnels

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 | By cathylisa | Views [403]

We are all having a great time and we must say that Siagon is the best place to go for those who love to shop, the food and people are great. Today we all went to the Cuchi Tunnels, and learnt a little more about the Vietnam war.   We were able to go ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Adelaide 9th March - 19th April

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 | By kezza30 | Views [1278] | Comments [2]

I have had a fantastic time here. I have laughed everyday its been brilliant. I will be sad to leave but I am ready to begin travelling again. Ready to take on the world = ) Since being here I have been sightseeing. I have seen the Adelaide Botanical ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

It was the best of times...

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [3507] | Comments [2]

But it was also the worst of times. There's a little town about halfway down the coast called Noosa where Gen and I did some of the best and some of the worst camping of our trip so far. Arriving in Noosa on Easter weekend, we neglected to take that ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

Crocs Rule!

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [2072] | Comments [1]

An entire zoo based around one family’s obsession with Crocodilia Crocodylidae?  Gen and I thought it impossible, but, my skeptical friends, not only is it possible, its so popular it warrants naming it after the very country that hosts it, giving it ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Departure

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 | By katebravado | Views [639] | Comments [2]

Butterflies and thunderstorms The rozellas went mad last night at Jubilee Park in Annandale as a nice chunky Sydney afternoon thunderstorm rolled over. Big grape sized raindops fell, a fitting farewell. Well - It's the 16th April and Gabriel and I ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Buying the Tickets

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 | By back2thebackpack | Views [614]

Since we wanted to get the earliest flights possible after the prices came down after peak season, we thought we'd better book early. The travel agent was about $700 more expensive than booking directly with Singapore Airlines, and I was surprised that ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Inca Trail

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 | By pistachio_tumbleweed | Views [631] | Comments [1]

Ok... so I haven't got all the tiny facts on the trail with me just now.  The Inca trail is longish... 40 something kms but most people do it in 3 or 4 days.  The oldest person to do it was in his 90s...  The fastest trip on the trail was 3 hours.  It ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Chapter 4, Scene 4.

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 | By bjw_uk | Views [557]

Experiencing my second hangover in Byron today (I really am a reformed character) after a night that involved discovering the best night club in town is actually a clothes shop! It stays open till 11pm and plays awesome breaks! It also turns out the owner ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Chapter 4, Scene 3

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 | By bjw_uk | Views [569] | Comments [1]

So the fools at work have offered me a promotion which leaves me in charge of the kitchen during my shift! My trial starts next week and I’m fairly sure its going to be chaos!! Me, with no formal training in charge of a kitchen with 4chefs on shift and ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

Gallery: Byron03

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 | By bjw_uk | Photo Gallery

Thailande versus Australia

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 | By catlemay | Views [656]

Juste pour faire part de mes commentaires de l'australia par rapport a la Thailande. La Thailande est un beau pays, avec de belles plages et de beaux pays. On se sent tres depaysee.  Je ne pensais pas que j'allais voir ce que j'ai vu. Juste pour dire, ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine