Blogs from Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 1210

Fri. 16 Spoonbills and large flock of black and white birds on way to Airlie Beach. Lots of yachts. Stickers very well received. Foreign tourist liked them too. Sailor in Three Peaks Race took small flag to fly during race. Captain and other crew ok. Sat 17. Sold small flag to four yachtsmen. Trekked 7km through national park largely devoid of fauna (that I saw). A few birds and butterflies. From lookout thought I was viewing 3-P Race. Six yachts and a multihull beating to Long Island (sign at lookout). Binoculars not strong enough to make out flag (ha, ha). Saw them cross finish line and luff up to drop sail. Later confirmed at sailing club where I met Jeff and heard a fascinating tale of sail from somewhere to Noosa, 30 knots, in an hour ... read more

Mission Beach So we moved on next to mission beach, unfortunately the weather did not improve so Eun Hye was unable to her skydive but we did have a great time here! I have now been white water rafting in rapids up to grade four (the grades only go up to six and six = near certain death!) on the Tully river!!!!!!!!! It was brilliant! Our boat was one of the best at rafting (obviously!) and we were the only boat who didn't flip over (capsize) which was not for want of trying by our "guide" who kept on getting us to move to the wrong side of the boat and paddle back up the rapids and paddle towards rocks! Don't worry mum it was all good clean fun and if he had capsized us it ... read more

From Kiwi to Ozzy So...............after six weeks of mountains, lakes, volcanoes, lots of 'new best friends' & swilling........it was time for AUSTRALIA!! We flew straight to Cairns from Auckland, this would be our final trip with George & Tom - who we have been travelling with (on/off) since Los Angeles. Cheryl, my second cousin, met us at Cairns Airport at 12am, then we drove over the windey Karanda range into Mareeba (Tablelands), this would be our home for the next three weeks, an' it were proper lush too... Our room decor was mainly Japanese & Chinese Silks and Linens, with many other collectors clothing and artifacts - this definately beats a twelve bed dorm with 'funky' sheets!! Through the kitchen you step out on to a huge Veranda that is built high into the trees, overlooking ... read more

Well, well, well... Only 3 days left before I fly out and Im really getting a bit nervous.Cant wait to see my friends and family back home. Last night i started my last few shift at my current job.Im actually going to miss the place and its wonderful people. Anyway, we did some great food last night at the restaurant.Very busy. Still not completely shure how long ill stay in RSA but Im booked there for 3 weeks.Will probably stay a bit longer. Seya later... read more

Hi Two entries together, lucky you lot!! I’ve decided that a week’s entry at a time is the way to go, otherwise there’s just too much information. You can tell I’ve been in Queensland for a while, I’ve already got slower!! The subject title refers to my plan to go to Perth (this should please mum!)/ I;ve been looking at flight prices and basically it would cost me about $1000 ish to go from Brisbane to Perth and then Perth to Cairns by plane, which is really expensive! What I might do is get a return flight to Perth and then get a plane either from Brisbane to Cairns or the other way, and then which ever way I don’t travel by plane, get a bus tour to do the rest of it! I need to ... read more