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Date: 11th July 2009
Thanks for the info we will be going to Brisbane for 6 weeks in Jan2010 and your trip has helped us enormously not sure about the van though as adrian is 62 and I don't think the decor would suit
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Thanks for the info we will be going to Brisbane for 6 weeks in Jan2010 and your trip has helped us enormously not sure about the van though as adrian is 62 and I don't think the decor would suit
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Date: 27th May 2009
tree communication
do you know..and can you tell me where toget info about aboriginal communication thru trees? i liked your article. it was great. sherby Jones
From Blog: Aboriginal Culture
tree communication
do you know..and can you tell me where toget info about aboriginal communication thru trees? i liked your article. it was great. sherby Jones
From Blog: Aboriginal Culture
Date: 22nd April 2009
permission
may i use your pictures for a school project?
From Blog: The Coromandel, East Cape and Rotorua
permission
may i use your pictures for a school project?
From Blog: The Coromandel, East Cape and Rotorua
Date: 29th March 2009
Opposite
So glad you loved the Australian back. It was funny reading your comments, as I recently went to the UK and it wasn't until we went out to the countryside and villages that we found fascinating places and people. About the costs, I found food etc very expensive in the UK, but once I stopped converting everything to dollars I forgot about it. To be honest, I did find the people in Ireland and Scotland much friendlier than the English. Hope you found all Aussies friendly. Fran
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Opposite
So glad you loved the Australian back. It was funny reading your comments, as I recently went to the UK and it wasn't until we went out to the countryside and villages that we found fascinating places and people. About the costs, I found food etc very expensive in the UK, but once I stopped converting everything to dollars I forgot about it. To be honest, I did find the people in Ireland and Scotland much friendlier than the English. Hope you found all Aussies friendly. Fran
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Date: 23rd June 2008
Australia
Hi Brock, I was pleasantly surprised by Aus. To be hnest,I wasn't expecting much and we thought about scrapping it from our itinery but I'm so glad we didn't! We chose to fly from Brisbane to Darwin, simply because we were strapped for time and it is a lot further than it looks!! We did meet a girl who drove the route in reverse and said it was amazing but you need to apply for permits as a lot of the roads take you through Aboriginal land. Permits can take a while to come through so best to apply sooner rather than later if you decide to drive. Kakadu was one of my favourite places in Aus, I'm sure you will really enjoy it. Try and make the time to go to the rangers talks if you are looking to learn about the history of the area and have any interest in learning about Aboriginal culture. The rangers are incredibly knowledgeable. You can find out when the talks are at the visitors centre. The roads in the North were fine, just like any highway. We were driving a camper van so we stuck to main roads and highways, but the dirt tracks looked fun and I would definately consider hiring a 4x4. There are regular petrol filling stations, but we tried to make sure that we filled up as oftern as possible. I hope that answers all your questions! If I can offer youany more help, don't hesitate to contact us again! Kirstie
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Australia
Hi Brock, I was pleasantly surprised by Aus. To be hnest,I wasn't expecting much and we thought about scrapping it from our itinery but I'm so glad we didn't! We chose to fly from Brisbane to Darwin, simply because we were strapped for time and it is a lot further than it looks!! We did meet a girl who drove the route in reverse and said it was amazing but you need to apply for permits as a lot of the roads take you through Aboriginal land. Permits can take a while to come through so best to apply sooner rather than later if you decide to drive. Kakadu was one of my favourite places in Aus, I'm sure you will really enjoy it. Try and make the time to go to the rangers talks if you are looking to learn about the history of the area and have any interest in learning about Aboriginal culture. The rangers are incredibly knowledgeable. You can find out when the talks are at the visitors centre. The roads in the North were fine, just like any highway. We were driving a camper van so we stuck to main roads and highways, but the dirt tracks looked fun and I would definately consider hiring a 4x4. There are regular petrol filling stations, but we tried to make sure that we filled up as oftern as possible. I hope that answers all your questions! If I can offer youany more help, don't hesitate to contact us again! Kirstie
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Date: 11th June 2008
So Kool
Hey Guys Well Your Experience Seems Amazing And I hope Your Glad You Did It...I Have A Few Questions As I Am Doing Almost The Same Trip...Im Leaving From Brisbane And Heading To Katherine With My Final Destination Being Kakadu...Did You Guys Fly To Darwin From Brisbane Or Drive? If You Drove What Roads Did You Take? Was It Easy To Get Around Up There? Are The Roads All Good? Thanks Guys Hope To Hear From Ya...Cheers
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
So Kool
Hey Guys Well Your Experience Seems Amazing And I hope Your Glad You Did It...I Have A Few Questions As I Am Doing Almost The Same Trip...Im Leaving From Brisbane And Heading To Katherine With My Final Destination Being Kakadu...Did You Guys Fly To Darwin From Brisbane Or Drive? If You Drove What Roads Did You Take? Was It Easy To Get Around Up There? Are The Roads All Good? Thanks Guys Hope To Hear From Ya...Cheers
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Date: 16th January 2008
Come on u 2 keep sending more blogs i really look 4ward 2 reading them and seeing what a fab time u r both having u look like your really having fun can,t believe your journey is nearly over its gone so quick .Bet your really looking 4ward 2 coming back 2 this lovely weather. Enjoy rest of time u have left and please squeeze a few more blogs in hatake care carolexxx
From Blog: Rotorua, Tongariro and White Island
Come on u 2 keep sending more blogs i really look 4ward 2 reading them and seeing what a fab time u r both having u look like your really having fun can,t believe your journey is nearly over its gone so quick .Bet your really looking 4ward 2 coming back 2 this lovely weather. Enjoy rest of time u have left and please squeeze a few more blogs in hatake care carolexxx
From Blog: Rotorua, Tongariro and White Island
Date: 8th January 2008
woo, looks good. not long till you both come home. is that cashies and garry's dog, he looks awsome! hope u guys enjoy your last few weeks and see ya when your back x
From Blog: Whakatane
woo, looks good. not long till you both come home. is that cashies and garry's dog, he looks awsome! hope u guys enjoy your last few weeks and see ya when your back x
From Blog: Whakatane
Date: 2nd January 2008
amazing
New Zealand looks like i had tried to imagine. absolutely amazing! i know this is very selfish and you must be dreading your return but AMY AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! hugs to Cashy and enjoy the final leg!
From Blog: New Zealand: The South Island
amazing
New Zealand looks like i had tried to imagine. absolutely amazing! i know this is very selfish and you must be dreading your return but AMY AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! hugs to Cashy and enjoy the final leg!
From Blog: New Zealand: The South Island
Date: 31st December 2007
Happy New Year
The photos are absolutely fantastic, glad you are having a great time. Happy New Year to you both
From Blog: New Zealand: The South Island
Happy New Year
The photos are absolutely fantastic, glad you are having a great time. Happy New Year to you both
From Blog: New Zealand: The South Island
Date: 30th December 2007
Stunning!
I can't wait to come home from the UK next month, your pictures have made me so homesick! Looks like you've had an amazing time and I'm really glad to hear you've enjoyed our little slice of paradise. Peace!
From Blog: New Zealand: The South Island
Stunning!
I can't wait to come home from the UK next month, your pictures have made me so homesick! Looks like you've had an amazing time and I'm really glad to hear you've enjoyed our little slice of paradise. Peace!
From Blog: New Zealand: The South Island
Date: 27th December 2007
Interesting stuff
Interesting stuff there guys, although you do actually sound like experts on the subject of Aboriginal culture even though you say your not. You could have fooled me, you should put it on Wikipedia.
From Blog: Aboriginal Culture
Interesting stuff
Interesting stuff there guys, although you do actually sound like experts on the subject of Aboriginal culture even though you say your not. You could have fooled me, you should put it on Wikipedia.
From Blog: Aboriginal Culture
Date: 20th December 2007
merry christmas
hi kirstie and paul u both look like your having such a fab time can,t believe how quick its gone . just wanted to wish u both a very merry christmas and a fab new year enjoy the rest of your time away catch up when u get back ok. keep the blogs coming i really look forward to reading them.
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
merry christmas
hi kirstie and paul u both look like your having such a fab time can,t believe how quick its gone . just wanted to wish u both a very merry christmas and a fab new year enjoy the rest of your time away catch up when u get back ok. keep the blogs coming i really look forward to reading them.
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
Date: 17th December 2007
home
Sorry to mention it, but when are you home, Kirstie I need to book leave at work to see you!! I'm so excited, when are you back???? Loving the pics, looks so amazing!!!!
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
home
Sorry to mention it, but when are you home, Kirstie I need to book leave at work to see you!! I'm so excited, when are you back???? Loving the pics, looks so amazing!!!!
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
Date: 13th December 2007
Thanks
Thank you so much for the sunset Krust!!! lovin it!! Can't wait to see you guys - enjoy a hectic South Island, hope it is stunning for you. See you in a week!!! Love Cash
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
Thanks
Thank you so much for the sunset Krust!!! lovin it!! Can't wait to see you guys - enjoy a hectic South Island, hope it is stunning for you. See you in a week!!! Love Cash
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
Date: 12th December 2007
Hello!
Hey guys! These blog things are great, very entertaining, and inspiring, I MUST go to Oz! It looks incredible and I love the idea of driving through the outback and doing a bit of the rough stuff before enjoying the east coast. Cant believe you have been away so long, when are you coming back, must have been nearly 12 months now? Looking forward to hooking up and hearing more about it when you get back. We are going for one last night at the Cross on Saturday, thought of you guys, shame not to have you there too, dont know if you have heard but its being bulldozed along with canvas and the key as all the area around Kings Cross is being redeveloped, but have no fear they are apparently opening some cool new places so we will have to investigate! Anyway, hope you keep having a great time, and enjoy Christmas, wherever you are at that point! Lots of love Hannah xxx
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
Hello!
Hey guys! These blog things are great, very entertaining, and inspiring, I MUST go to Oz! It looks incredible and I love the idea of driving through the outback and doing a bit of the rough stuff before enjoying the east coast. Cant believe you have been away so long, when are you coming back, must have been nearly 12 months now? Looking forward to hooking up and hearing more about it when you get back. We are going for one last night at the Cross on Saturday, thought of you guys, shame not to have you there too, dont know if you have heard but its being bulldozed along with canvas and the key as all the area around Kings Cross is being redeveloped, but have no fear they are apparently opening some cool new places so we will have to investigate! Anyway, hope you keep having a great time, and enjoy Christmas, wherever you are at that point! Lots of love Hannah xxx
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
Date: 12th December 2007
You forgot to mention the waffles!
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
You forgot to mention the waffles!
From Blog: Australia: Part 3 - Adelaide to Sydney
Date: 25th November 2007
Sunset
Yay - a sunset photo - was it specially for me?? ;-)
From Blog: Australia: Part 2 - Alice Springs to Adelaide
Sunset
Yay - a sunset photo - was it specially for me?? ;-)
From Blog: Australia: Part 2 - Alice Springs to Adelaide
Date: 23rd November 2007
sooo jealous
Hey cous, Kirstie absolutely fantastic. Really enjoying the blogs and it does feel like we are there with you (although i'm not sure snakes and Paul is a good combo for me!!!) Have a great time in Aus and keep the blogs coming. Loads of love Tracey xx
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
sooo jealous
Hey cous, Kirstie absolutely fantastic. Really enjoying the blogs and it does feel like we are there with you (although i'm not sure snakes and Paul is a good combo for me!!!) Have a great time in Aus and keep the blogs coming. Loads of love Tracey xx
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Date: 22nd November 2007
"Wicked Van"
Ha ha - not sure about winning lottery - but definitely lucked out on an awesome country!! Can't wait for you guys to get here, I'm planning a real Kiwi Christmas - Barbie on the Beach and a bit of surfing sound ok? We have "wicked" vans here, but i've not seen any like that - at least it's a talking point when you meet people. Bit different to our old Scooby van aye Krust!
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
"Wicked Van"
Ha ha - not sure about winning lottery - but definitely lucked out on an awesome country!! Can't wait for you guys to get here, I'm planning a real Kiwi Christmas - Barbie on the Beach and a bit of surfing sound ok? We have "wicked" vans here, but i've not seen any like that - at least it's a talking point when you meet people. Bit different to our old Scooby van aye Krust!
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Date: 15th November 2007
hi kirstieand paul u both look like your having a fab time really enjoy your blogs you,ve been to some amazing places take care and enjoy rest of your time away carole xxxxx
From Blog: Singapore
hi kirstieand paul u both look like your having a fab time really enjoy your blogs you,ve been to some amazing places take care and enjoy rest of your time away carole xxxxx
From Blog: Singapore
Date: 13th November 2007
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Well G'day mates, So.......that van is possibly the funniest thing I have ever seen in my entire life!! You have both become exceptional at writing these blogs, I practically feel like I am with you - just a Hot England doesn't sound too bad to be honest, but I reckon the place you guys are going to like the most will be NZ - I am the most jealous about that part of your trip and may have to unsubscribe from your blog. Especially as Cashy appears to have won the lottery and purchased a mansion so you will be staying in complete luxury!! Still missing you guys an awful lot but it’s jolly nice to see you so happy in all your pics! Don't get any ideas from those pigs!
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Well G'day mates, So.......that van is possibly the funniest thing I have ever seen in my entire life!! You have both become exceptional at writing these blogs, I practically feel like I am with you - just a Hot England doesn't sound too bad to be honest, but I reckon the place you guys are going to like the most will be NZ - I am the most jealous about that part of your trip and may have to unsubscribe from your blog. Especially as Cashy appears to have won the lottery and purchased a mansion so you will be staying in complete luxury!! Still missing you guys an awful lot but it’s jolly nice to see you so happy in all your pics! Don't get any ideas from those pigs!
From Blog: Australia: Part 1 - Brisbane to Alice Springs
Date: 13th November 2007
HI Guy, if you got time please come back for more - especially the year end - soaked in the Christmas atmosphere - with all the nice n beautiful lightings out in Orchard road. Try taking the mass rapid train - MRT to some of our HDB hearlanders - you will find more good food and more decentralised shopping malls. Or just visit some of our hawker centers to sample really good Singapore dishes
From Blog: Singapore
HI Guy, if you got time please come back for more - especially the year end - soaked in the Christmas atmosphere - with all the nice n beautiful lightings out in Orchard road. Try taking the mass rapid train - MRT to some of our HDB hearlanders - you will find more good food and more decentralised shopping malls. Or just visit some of our hawker centers to sample really good Singapore dishes
From Blog: Singapore
Date: 1st November 2007
Singapore Sling
Hey guys - glad you enjoyed Singapore - but how could you not try the Sinapore Sling?? (other than the price tag!!) I can feel you getting closer!! Have you looked into flights from south island? if you give me your details I may be able to get you $25 dollar flights from Christchurch on 20th. Are you doing the East Coast of Oz? Speak soon
From Blog: Singapore
Singapore Sling
Hey guys - glad you enjoyed Singapore - but how could you not try the Sinapore Sling?? (other than the price tag!!) I can feel you getting closer!! Have you looked into flights from south island? if you give me your details I may be able to get you $25 dollar flights from Christchurch on 20th. Are you doing the East Coast of Oz? Speak soon
From Blog: Singapore
monic
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i like bali so much,its a beautifull place in the world.so,thanks for indonesia...................
From Blog: Bali