We took three days to explore the Whitsunday Islands, which were absolutely beautiful. The sand was so white and fine, and the coral reef was amazing: we had perfect weather and alll was great.....except the boat that we were on was destined for the knackers yard...broken steering, broken toilet and the loss of one engine made the trip a little less than perfect but we still managed to have a ball.
Hiya, welcome to Mark and Jo's journal. We have been travelling the world now since 01/11/2004, we've seen some wonderful places and we hope you'll enjoy seeing them with us.... full info
Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name...more info
Old & New togetherThis was taken off Whitehaven Beach, the sand was so white & smooth that people use it as a moisturiser & clean their jewellery with it.
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