Blogs from Australia, Oceania - page 4350

We left Alice Springs and headed north passing through a place called Wycliffe Wells where they have the most UFO sightings in Australia. Coincidentally, they also have a the largest range beers at the pub there and they’re not sure if the two are connected! We camped at the campground at Devils Marbles for the night (391km) - no power, water or showers, and just basic ‘pit’ toilets. Luckily we are self sufficient, with our own toilet, shower, water tanks and solar panels for power. It was a beautiful spot and we parked the van overlooking the rocky outcrops. Cocktail hour watching the sunset over these rocks was fantastic. When we went outside later on - the whole sky was like black velvet sprinkled with diamontes. We were mesmerised by the stars - how many and ... read more

10/7/06 Up to the sun again and began packing, left for airport about 3-30pm Claire and Rob couldn’t get parked so didn’t see them. Visitors allowed in departure lounge so Karen came through. Saw plane come in unload and off we went. Landed in Melbourne an hour early and very windy and temperature lower than Perth, yuk! John and Mary drove us back to their place ½ hour or so and had a cuppa and long chat. 11/7/06 In Geelong (Victoria State) went for a long drive on Great Ocean road all the way to Lorne. Rained a little and a bit cold. Lots of views over the ocean had a coffee and cake and a wander round the shops. Went in op shop (charity) for a look. Drove back partly through forest, saw some kangaroos ... read more

Yesterday was intense, we started the day being picked up at 8:15 by a driver for a company called blazing saddles who then drove us out of cairns and up one of the windeiest mountin roads I have ever been up and he wasnt slow about it either. The view we saw briefly fly past at the top of the mountain was amazing below us sprawled out the mountain rainforest we had just come through followed by Cairns and the Pacific, we didnt have any time to take this in however as we were quickly slung round another bend and started decending again. We arrived at Blazing saddles (a dusty looking farm/ranch ) to be met by some lovely instructors who sum up the Australian mentality on customer service, friendly, and I dont mean american Mcdonalds ... read more

I havent had internet for the past week but it has been a really good one. I dont think I spent more than one night at home as I was out and about with different people from work everynight. WED NIGHT: I met up with Connor and Derek Hardy after going out with the work boys to coogie beach. (bout half hour out of the city). Was a good nigth and was rad to see people from back home. Ended up in Kings cross as I ahve everytime I go out almost. Its open all night and it close to home. But it is full of strip joints and hookers so its a little seedy. But all is well. THURS: Worked 12-9, went home, ate, slept. Friday: Worked 9-6, went out with people from work who ... read more

In 136 days my dream to travel to Europe will become a reality. We will be going around the world in 28 days...a somewhat crazy and whirlwind trip that I wish could be done over a 3 month period at least!! :) The last month or two has been crazy between work, uni and trying to plan this trip. At first it started off being somewhat of a dream where we were saving and buying travel books, but nothing was set it concrete. Because of such a short time frame, working out where we wanted to go, and how long we wanted to stay in each place just about drove us insane, but we did it! The other big decision that we had to make was who to fly with, and honestly it wasn't that hard, ... read more