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September 5th 2011
Published: September 5th 2011
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Can you believe our Mighty Quinn has turned 5! To celebrate, we decided to go Paronella Park, a castle built by a Spaniard immigrant, Jose Paronella, because, quite simply, it had always been his dream to build one! While initially we thought it would be quite kitsch, it actually turned out to be a wonderful experience, I think more so for Paul and I than for the birthday boy. The castle is locate... Read Full Entry



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Alexa Marketos
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I am an Aussie who has been living in Johannesburg for the past 11 years, with my South African husband Paul and our three sons (Oliver, 9, William, 7, and Quinton, 4). Deciding that it was high time our boys got to see my country, we have decided to spend a year travelling around Australia and are currently somewhere in this beautiful land, in our caravan.... full info
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44. A tall tree (I forgot the name!)44. A tall tree (I forgot the name!)
44. A tall tree (I forgot the name!)
45. Fruit bats45. Fruit bats
45. Fruit bats
46. A brush turkey - don't you just dig the hair do46. A brush turkey - don't you just dig the hair do
46. A brush turkey - don't you just dig the hair do
47. The plaques on the steps indicate the flood water levels47. The plaques on the steps indicate the flood water levels
47. The plaques on the steps indicate the flood water levels
48. An interesting perspective of Yasi's vastness48. An interesting perspective of Yasi's vastness
48. An interesting perspective of Yasi's vastness
49. Paronella flora49. Paronella flora
49. Paronella flora
50. And more50. And more
50. And more
51. Paronella at night51. Paronella at night
51. Paronella at night
52. Another night shot52. Another night shot
52. Another night shot
53. Vampire William53. Vampire William
53. Vampire William
54. Paul tries to overcome his fear of corellas, bird by bird54. Paul tries to overcome his fear of corellas, bird by bird
54. Paul tries to overcome his fear of corellas, bird by bird
55. Oliver gets ready to brave the waters 55. Oliver gets ready to brave the waters
55. Oliver gets ready to brave the waters
56. William too decides to go snorkelling, though it was initially done under duress.56. William too decides to go snorkelling, though it was initially done under duress.
56. William too decides to go snorkelling, though it was initially done under duress.
57. Fish57. Fish
57. Fish
58. Cairns does not have a beach, but it does have a lovely boardwalk...58. Cairns does not have a beach, but it does have a lovely boardwalk...
58. Cairns does not have a beach, but it does have a lovely boardwalk...
59. A great public pool, complete with sand and lifeguards...59. A great public pool, complete with sand and lifeguards...
59. A great public pool, complete with sand and lifeguards...
60...and outdoor gym equipment60...and outdoor gym equipment
60...and outdoor gym equipment
61. Quinn does his sit ups61. Quinn does his sit ups
61. Quinn does his sit ups
62. While Oliver prefers to read62. While Oliver prefers to read
62. While Oliver prefers to read
63. Cairns' 'beach front'63. Cairns' 'beach front'
63. Cairns' 'beach front'
64. Cairns64. Cairns
64. Cairns



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