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June 22nd 2009
Published: June 22nd 2009
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G'day! How's sunny England?! Melbourne was a bit of a shock to the system. There I was thinking 'it's Australia, it can't get that cold', going out in just a t-shirt and hoody and later returning to the hostel to grab my jacket, hat and gloves! Apparently they had just been hit by a particularly cold spell plus the on and off rain made matters worse. Melbourne is a great city though, despite lacki... Read Full Entry



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Simon Hartley & Jessie Watts
Si and Jess 2009 RTW adventure
Si and Jess 2009 RTW adventure
Travel Itinerary 31/03 - 25/08/2009 31st March London - Jo’burg; transfer flight to Vic Falls 1st April Vic Falls to Cape Town Overland Tour (Zimbabwe/Botswana/Namibia/South Africa) 3 weeks 02/04-24/04 Capetown Township Teaching Volunteer Project 3 weeks 24/04-15/05 16th May Cape Town - Bangkok (in Bangkok for check in 2pm on 17th) Gap Adventures Siam Discovery 22 day tour 17/05-07/06 (Bangkok - River Kwai - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai - 3 day hilltribe trek - Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle - Khao Sok NP - Koh Samui - Koh Tao) 7th June (after 1pm) Bangkok - Melbourne Backpacker camp... full info
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Grey Nurse SharkGrey Nurse Shark
Grey Nurse Shark
Sydney Aquarium
Loggerhead TurtleLoggerhead Turtle
Loggerhead Turtle
Sydney Aquarium
Wobbegongs resting overheadWobbegongs resting overhead
Wobbegongs resting overhead
Grey Nurse Shark swimming overheadGrey Nurse Shark swimming overhead
Grey Nurse Shark swimming overhead
Sydney Aquarium
Dugong (Sea Cow)Dugong (Sea Cow)
Dugong (Sea Cow)
The only aquarium in the southern hemisphere to house them. They are the only sea mammal that feeds entirely on plant matter
Sydney TowerSydney Tower
Sydney Tower
Went up it for a 360 degree view of the city from 260m up
With mate Lee, Bondi Beach, SydneyWith mate Lee, Bondi Beach, Sydney
With mate Lee, Bondi Beach, Sydney
We met Lee as a fellow volunteer in Cape Town and by chance got chatting on Facebook and found we were both in Sydney! Just got to meet up in New Zealand and Fiji now!
With cousin Michael, Bondi Beach, SydneyWith cousin Michael, Bondi Beach, Sydney
With cousin Michael, Bondi Beach, Sydney
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue MountainsWinter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
'I'm a one man band''I'm a one man band'
'I'm a one man band'
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
The fashion policeThe fashion police
The fashion police
Gave me a ticket for not dressing wild enough!Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
One of many groups in the paradeOne of many groups in the parade
One of many groups in the parade
Had a bit of a halloween vibe to it. Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
Koala freedom!Koala freedom!
Koala freedom!
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
A colourful paradeA colourful parade
A colourful parade
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
A digeridoo busker - very ambientA digeridoo busker - very ambient
A digeridoo busker - very ambient
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
Neville Burns - Deadly Snake HandlerNeville Burns - Deadly Snake Handler
Neville Burns - Deadly Snake Handler
Holding a Brown Snake - only the second most venomous land snake in the world! Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
Tribal belly dancersTribal belly dancers
Tribal belly dancers
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
Ugly birds!Ugly birds!
Ugly birds!
Emus, Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park
Southern CassawarysSouthern Cassawarys
Southern Cassawarys
Don't get too close - they're pretty dangerous and not shy! Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park
QuollQuoll
Quoll
Marsupial similar to a Tasmanian Devil, Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park
DingosDingos
Dingos
Looked like domestic dogs but apparently are very different. Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park



22nd June 2009

Jenny
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Love it!
As if u got to meet Dan!!!!!!!!! Not jealous at all!!!!! Sorry to hear bout the weather but it will get better! (hopefully!) Enjoy the sun cos there won't be much in NZ!! Big hugs to you both :) xx
22nd June 2009

Jen
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Next stop NZ??
Hey you travelling bums! Trip sounds AMAZING!!! So are you heading accross the pond to little old New Zealand? If so...we're in Wellington - so we have to hang out! my e-mail clarke_jen@hotmail.com and mobile 021878971. Travel safe! Love Jen xxx
22nd June 2009

denise jefferson
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OMG ... Neighbours Night!
OMG I am sooooo jealous ... I never miss Neighbours (well hardly ever!) Can't believe your photos! Glad you're having a great time. When do you get back? x
23rd June 2009

Si and Jess 2009 RTW adventure
Simon Hartley & Jessie Watts

hey, we're back on 27th August. Prob start school on 4th I think if im needed. Presume I may need to go in few days before. Glad you loved pics. Hope all good there. let me know whats happening with school. lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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