Lesley-Ann Knight

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Lesley-Ann Knight

As always.......Looking forward to another trip



Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Bargara March 18th 2024

A great night sleep, I did have a run in with a bug! I sprayed it, then thought, I’ll collect it in the morning! I woke up to the alarm at 8:30. Well relaxed, and ready for the day. I pottered for a while, made a cup of tea, then sat on my porch. I sighted a few dragon beard lizards passing by! I went to collect my breakfast from reception. I had oats cereal, with apple, yoghurt and apple, then a cereal bar. Not what I would usually eat, but I do tend to just eat, and enjoy what I am presented with. It’s a self catering place, so our guide, Johanna, brought our breakfast in! At about 9:30 Angelika came round for a cup of tea and a chat. We spent about an hour ... read more
Morning visitor
Morning visitor
Same one!

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Bundaberg March 17th 2024

I had a solid sleep last night. I think that knowing that the bugs have been exterminated, and that I have complete suitcase organisation, has cleared my mind affording me a restful night. It’s the little things in my life that maintain my happiness! I was awake just before my alarm set off this morning, at about 6:20! I just had to put a couple of final bits into my suitcase, get a shower, then I’m good to go. Today for breakfast I had Vegemite on toast. I love it! I do eat marmite at home, it’s very similar. I had a coffee with my breakfast, then another one after too. The whole group were up and around, making good time for the leave at 7:45. We have a long journey today. We are driving about ... read more
Leaving Airlie Beach
Airlie beach to first stop near Mackay
Ibis

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Airlie Beach March 16th 2024

o first, and foremost, my room is getting sprayed today! Hopefully, they will exterminate the beetle/cockroach thing, and also get the couple of lizards that are also squatting in my space! So my sleep was ok, but intermittent! The rain was crazy overnight! i heard it beating on everything it landed on! I got up to check my washing, but it was all good as it is well sheltered in the covered in balcony. I woke up to my alarm at 7:15, got a quick shower, arranged my handbag, and I was off for the day. I had pre-arranged breakfast with Angelika to meet at 7:45. Perfect timing, we met on our way into the restaurant area. I had a simple continental breakfast today. Just changing things up from eggs! I was amazed to see the ... read more
Cows blocking the road
The tractor train
The long drop dunny

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Airlie Beach March 15th 2024

I was up at 7am for the early leave today. I had a rubbish nights sleep last night. I was tossing, and turning until about 3am…. And for absolutely no reason! That’s annoying! I still got up on time. Breakfast was pre-ordered, so no long wait today. I had an omelette today, which wasn’t my best decision. It had floppy bacon in it, which I don’t eat, so after pulling that out, it was quite a cold, sloppy option, but it still met my need! Obviously, that was chased down with a cappuccino. We left for the public bus at 8:45, which will take us to a the ferry terminal. Our timing has been spot on today! As we arrived at the terminal, we were straight on to the ferry. It’s another beautiful day, so the ... read more
Leaving Maggie Island
Hello Mainland
Bruce the bus, and trailer

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island March 14th 2024

After a late-ish night last night, I slept until 9:00am this morning. It was weird going to sleep last night because of all of the strange bird noises that I’m not used to hearing so close! But eventually, I went over. I did wake up at about 3:30 as I was so cold and it’s A/C on, so I turned it off, and took the opportunity to go to the loo, seeing that I’m up already! I soon fell back to sleep though! I went to the shower block, got shifted, dressed , and went off for my breakfast. The rest of the group were already there when I arrived. It was quite busy, so there was quite a wait! But my scrambled eggs with toast on the side took a while to arrive, I’m not ... read more
Outside my cabin
A wild koala, not far from our cabins!
Inside my cabin

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island March 13th 2024

I was up at 7:00am as today we are leaving Cairns. I had the scrambled eggs with beans and toast, followed by coffee and water this morning. I’m all packed so I brought my stuff down when I went for breakfast to save me going back to the room. At breakfast, I spoke for the first time, with Sarah for the first time today. She is a French girl living in London. All done, and everyone has arrived with their luggage to the minibus. We were all done and ready to leave at 8:15. We have our day bags on the bus with us, and the rest of our luggage is in a lock up trailer. This is because we are parking the bus up, and leaving it behind for a couple of days whilst we ... read more
The Great Dividing Range
Entering the rain forest
Walking through the rain forest

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Cairns » Cairns City March 12th 2024

Today’s task is to go shopping for things that I didn’t deem as important enough to bring. We had discussions at the meal last night that have highlighted some items that I will need! I have never work a hat, I need one! I brought a reusable coffee cup, not a reusable water bottle, I need one. I have been drinking Pocari Sweat, haven’t found it here, I need hydrolyte tablets. I should have brought an overnight bag for the island visits, I haven’t brought one. I thought a day bag was a handbag for the day, ie, my Dr Martin backpack… no… not the same thing! I need to address that too! It’s a good job that I’ve got a free day today! So I just checked the time for the first time today… I ... read more
Back at The Lagoon
A view from the Esplanade
A view from the Esplanade

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Cairns » Cairns City March 11th 2024

So here goes! I got to my alarm at 8:30. I’m showered and sorted, and on the hunt for breakfast. I hope I can find where to eat! it is very quiet here. I set off moseying around. I passed a cleaning lady, then another guest, it looks like he’s just arrived, and had his own breakfast all appearing out of his bag. He’s sitting comfortably at a table around the poolside with his coat on, on his own. I walked around the pool looking for tables that are set up for breakfast, or at least people eating breakfast! No joy. I finally went to reception. I had to ring the staff bell. I feel like I’m at, ‘The Bates’ Motel’! But we’ve had no shower scenes, so I’m fine… ha ha! Finally, the girl told ... read more
My chosen spot!
Solitary breakfast
Ready to go!

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Cairns » Cairns City March 10th 2024

I got to the airport in Denpasar at around seven ish.. I think. It certainly seems like a long time again! The waiting time at the airport was really frustrating as they changed the gate number a couple of times… and they weren’t near by! But when that stuff happens to a group of people, it’s just not as bad as when it happens to you on your own. Passengers of many nationalities were conversing for the same cause…. Being in the right place, at the right time, to get where they need to be. Finally, we did get boarded. I think that the flight was about a six hour flight, but the time zone also moved forward.. again. So we add a further 3 hours on, so I actually landed at about 07:40 in Sydney. ... read more
Happy crap food!
Sydney airport
Wrong choice pie!

Asia » Indonesia » Bali March 9th 2024

I woke naturally this morning, and at a reasonable time, 8:50! It was actually ten minutes before the alarm went off. Today is moving day, which is always a bit messy! I did my bag sorting last night, so there’s not much to be done this morning. Funny thing happened before I left my room though. I thought I’d really done it this time! Ha ha! Last night, for other reason than curiosity… I noticed the locks on the door! I usually lock the door when I get, no change there… then I noticed the chain lock, which I hadn’t seen before. I thought to myself, really, is there a need for that much security? So, obviously, I started fiddling with it, then put the chain lock on. Ah nice….. until I tried getting out this ... read more
Denpasar Airport
Happy as Larry!




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