Blogs from Victoria Point, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Oceania

Well here we go again we bought a 3yr old Pajero and a new Coromal Element 612 van so we are ready to start travelling again. Been here in Victoria Point for 2 months now while we regroup, thanks to all our friends for their support and comfort. Both insurance company's paid up although the RACQ were a little slow in giving us our excess. We did a shakedown trip to Tewanten just 180ks out of Brisbane only issue was a leak from the kitchen sink, on return this was fixed by the caravan supplier. For those who haven't been to the sunshine coast, put it on your list, a great place which we have visited many times I have included some photos to tempt you. Our intention is to start again on the 21/10/2013 head ... read more

Goodbye PNG I left PNG Monday morning. The traditional sendoff at Kudjip station starts at the circle. The circle is the main gathering point of the hospital and here many of the missionaries, NCON students, my Maintenance work crew, and some hospital staff gathered to say goodbye to me. There was a short time of prayer and a few last photos taken before I left for the airport. The other part of a traditional Kudjip sendoff is all the missionary kids gather flowers and throw them at you in the car as you drive off. My flight from Mt. Hagen to Port Moresby was almost an hour late in departing. I got to Port Moresby and was the last person to check in for the flight to Brisbane. The 3 hour flight to Brisbane was uneventful. ... read more

The kids spied this lizard as we were packing up. It was amazing that they found it because it really blended in with the rocks it was hiding amongst. We were constantly surprised by the amount of wildlife out on the track. It is such an isolated area. They were so excited!! Had a hold and then set him free back in the desert. ... read more