Blogs from Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Oceania

In general I’m not one for weddings which involve international travel. In this case, I had to make an exception for two reasons- the first being the groom, the second being the location. I had met both the bride and groom about five years prior, while participating in an exchange program through my university. I had not returned to Australia since, so when the invitation came I quickly booked the twenty-four hour plus trip to Brisbane. The capitol of Queensland, the eastern coastal city of Brisbane is named for the Brisbane river which runs through it. The most populated city in Queensland, it is also the third largest city in Australia, though often overshadowed by Sydney and Melbourne, whose residents refer to Brisbane as ‘sleepy country town’ or a ‘poor cousin’ to the larger cities and ... read more

So after driving for ever or it seems forever on the Pacific Highway which let me tell you is a bit of a con as you do not see any water at all. We went through so many road works it was unbelievable I think they are completely rebuilding the Pacific Highway. We arrive in Byron Bay which we have been to before on our previous trip and it is still as chilled out as before - we stopped for a spot of lunch in an organic cafe - mind you to try and find anything not organic in Byron Bay would be difficult. So back in the car and another few hours before we arrive at Mike's daughter and family (Jenni, Steve, Sophia and little Alfie (the dog)). Well do you remember I said I ... read more

Hello Finally in Australia. I haven't seen much yet.But it seems to me the city exits just of backpackers. Awful! I need to get to another place, thats why I'm searching for a car and a fruitpicking job. And there are some pic's from Asia left. Seeya sus... read more

Well... It's the morning of the 27th of February, and we've got 2 nights til we depart. I am in the most surreal headspace at the second. It STILL hasn't quite sunk in that I am leaving the country, with no firm plans to come back in a matter of 48 hours. Occassionally my heart races and I am overcome with this frenetic mix of andrenalin and nervousness... but thats it. I am trying to work out if the reason is, that I am just so ready to leave (I have, after all, been thinking about this for the last 6-8 months!) or if its just because I am forcing it into the back of my mind so I don't have to deal with it. I hope to be honest that its the former, because otherwise ... read more