http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Appsie/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Appsie en-us Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:18:36 UTC Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:18:36 UTC Las VegasWhen you arrive in Las Vegas you ony have to look around the airport to know youre here casinos everywhere We decided to do Las Vegas in style and stay on the strip for the 5 days we were here we chose The Flamingo and The Excalibur the Excalibur looks like a Disney castle its very beautiful. I cant describe how beautiful the rooms were and we had a bathFor us Las Vegas wa http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/California/San-Francisco/blog-127454.html So were in LA Awsome We were told a few bad things about LA and its true from first appearances it does seem a bit scary but in all I've loved Hollywood. Were staying at USA Hostels around the corner from Hollywood Boulevard and near Sunset. The first day we wondered up a long Hollywood B. Its so surreal we were getting stopped on the streets by wannabee rappers asking us to listen to theres C http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/California/Los-Angeles/Hollywood/blog-125130.html yey SunSo New Zealands absolutely stunning but the weather was a bit rainy 2 days straight so we were praying for the gorgeous sun before we hit the northern hemisphere again. Looks like we got our wish 26 most days which is great.We arrived nice and early 3am to be precise greeted by a live Cook Islands style band they were very upbeat for 3am. We watched as familys welcomed each other b http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Cook-Islands/Rarotonga/blog-122940.html Lake tekapo my favorite place in New Zealand I just love the scenery as you can see its stunning. http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Lake-Tekapo/blog-120587.html Franz Josef GlacierSo much has been happening I have 100s of photos of this day but it would take me hours to put them onAmazing day we climbed the Franz Josef Glacier neihbour to the Fox. I was so keen I made sure I was at the front it eas amazing as we were climbing up in the blue ice he was just carving the steps.We also did a scenic flight in lake Tekapo over Mount Cook the and the glacie http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Franz-Josef/blog-118867.html So from Taupo we then headed to the capital of New Zealand Wellington the premiere of lord of the Rings was done here and also a lot of shooting the driver pointed out a few things to us. Wellington is also where Peter Jacksons Studios are tried to get an audition but you know talentAnyway we spent some time just roaming the city checking out the museum. The next day we headed to the South http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Nelson-Region/blog-117497.html So we arrived in Taupo late afternoon we were exhausted after the hostel from hell Lake Taupo is stunning one of the most beautiful lakes I've seen. We really wanted to start getting into doing activities extreme sports is after all what New Zealands known forBut as Adventurous as we are we thought we'd start of with Kayaking We did a bit in Oz but that was amature compared to the 4 and a ha http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/North-Island/Taupo/blog-117495.html Auckland Waitomo Rotorua Welcome to New Zealand for us anyway you guys are still stuck in dreary old England Ha Ha We have started our Magic Bus tour of New Zealand but spent a few days first looking round Auckland. Claire met an old work buddy from Melbourne April. Then we spent New Year with people from our hostel and had a great time watching the fire works over the sky tower. Sorr http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/North-Island/Auckland/blog-116349.html Happy New Year Quick note to let you know we arrived safely in New ZealandStart our travels around New Zealand tomoz so keep checking in guys.This is a shot from OZ that I havent put on quite funny http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/North-Island/Auckland/blog-115309.html So were in Cairns beautiful hot Cairns it's the hottest xmas were see for a while im sure. We spent xmas day by the pool swiming in 30 plus heat to Jingle Bells blaring out in the background Very odd.Originally for the barrier Reef we'd both booked to do an introductory dive heading 12 metres under water to be honest I was a bit scared of the idea but Will convinced me it would be one of the b http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Cairns/blog-114117.html The trip to Fraser Island.The Journey started early like all the tours Iv'e been getting up early you guys not just sleeping all dayAnyway we headed to Fraser and what would be the journey from hell quite literally sitting in the back of a fwd drive truck knees bent bottoms were very sore. it took only four hours We were expecting to relax on a coach up to Rainbow beach with the tour compa http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Fraser-Island/blog-112255.html Dreamworld http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Gold-Coast/Surfers-Paradise/blog-103529.html Hi guys so last weekend we made a trip down to the Gold Coast with Martin we got a bit lost but eventually found the hundreds of shops. The weather was actually a bit over casted for swimming so we wondered round the shops and the arcades surprise surprise Boys in Arcades.Just a few snaps for now.Claire Willxx http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Gold-Coast/Surfers-Paradise/blog-100008.html Hello all Today Claire and I went to Manly to see the Halloween parade. There were over 15000 people all dressed up in all sorts of costumes in the parade. They also had live performances from girl bands and loads of different dance troops. My favorite had to be the crazy little dude who did a ten minute expressive jazz dance dressed as batman. Boy will he regret that when he is older. Anyw http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Brisbane/Moreton-Bay/blog-99128.html HelloClaire and I got up early on Saturday morning and decided to brave the two hour train journey to go and see Australia Zoo 'Home of the Crocidile Hunter' Steve Irwin. After the long and draining train journey we made inside just in time to catch the first big show of the day the snake show. On show were a variety of snakes from all round the world and we were given information about what t http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Beerwah/blog-97471.html Hello EverybodyHope all is well back home Claire and I have settled into life quite well in Brisbane now. Although Brisbane is a lot quiter than Melbourne there is still plenty to do in and around the city. Bernard my distant relation and his son Martin kindly offered to take us up the Sunshine coast to visit Noosa heads. It is a beautiful place with a large nature reserve and popular beaches http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Noosa-Heads/blog-97440.html Hi guys so heres a few pics of Brisbane. It's been beautiful weather 27 degrees and its spring. Me and Will are both working hard we were working together for an appointment setting company up dating businesses with discounts its amazing money like 15 pound an hour however Will's left and has gone to work at another games company. Today weve been chilling round the Sunday markets and watching http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Brisbane/blog-93649.html Ok so I actually thought all my friends had forgotten about me on monday but then today I come in and check my emails and its jammed packed with Happy Birthdays Thanks guys really apreciate it. I didn't recieve any cards till today Thanks so much for the beautiful necklace Jo its lovely. Thanks also to my family for the money and to Wills family for the money as well. I spent a little on an M http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Brisbane/Lutwyche/blog-89860.html Hey AllClaire and I have been enjoying be free to travel once again and have been making the most of it. Yesterday we went on a fantastic trip to the blue mountains just outside Sydney. It was a long day starting with us being picked up at 6.30 and not getting back till 9 but it was well worth it. The views of the mountains and Sydney at night were great. It started with a picknick by a river http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/New-South-Wales/Blue-Mountains/blog-85887.html SydneyJust a sneak peak of Sydney so far we staying on Bondi Beach in a hostel the views are amazing. We trecked into Sydney this morning and checked out the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The citys massive we were exhausted after walking around all morning.Some pics for now.xx http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/New-South-Wales/Sydney/Bondi-Beach/blog-85293.html