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March 26th 2009
Published: April 4th 2009
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The next phase of our round the world adventure began on Monday 9th March, when we picked up our Jucy campervan at Mascot in south Syney. The "barney van", as it's now affectionately been dubbed, is a neon green and purple Toyota Estima that is kitted out with a sink, fridge and stove at the back and has two benches that fold out into a double bed at night. This cosy crib would become home for the... Read Full Entry



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Dee and Lorna
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Dee and Lorna
After years of planning and saving, we finally quit our jobs, packed up our stuff and headed off on our Round The World trip on January 31st 2009. Our itinerary for the trip looked like this: Feb 2009 - Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam March - April 2009: Australia May - June 2009: New Zealand July - Aug 2009: Chile & Argentina After 7 months travelling, we've now returned home. But we still have a few blogs left to write, so keep an eye out for updates! We hope that you enjoy sharing our travel adventures with us and please feel free to leave some comments! ... full info
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Kangaroos in the caravan parkKangaroos in the caravan park
Kangaroos in the caravan park
This family of kangaroos skipped by just as Dee was putting the kettle on!
Kangaroos and kids on scootersKangaroos and kids on scooters
Kangaroos and kids on scooters
at Emerald Beach caravan park on the Coffs Coast
Byron BayByron Bay
Byron Bay
Australia's most easterly lighthouse in the background
Dee on the beach at Byron BayDee on the beach at Byron Bay
Dee on the beach at Byron Bay
Lorna on the beach at Byron BayLorna on the beach at Byron Bay
Lorna on the beach at Byron Bay
right before the heavens opened!
Surfers at Byron BaySurfers at Byron Bay
Surfers at Byron Bay
Dee at Byron BayDee at Byron Bay
Dee at Byron Bay
Surfers on the beachSurfers on the beach
Surfers on the beach
at Byron Bay
Nimbin Hemp EmbassyNimbin Hemp Embassy
Nimbin Hemp Embassy
advertising the 2009 Mardi Grass festival
Lorna at Nimbin MuseumLorna at Nimbin Museum
Lorna at Nimbin Museum
Nimbin villageNimbin village
Nimbin village
Nimbin was the site of the Aquarius festival in 1973 and remains a hippie town to this day
Business hours in NimbinBusiness hours in Nimbin
Business hours in Nimbin
Lorna on the Gold CoastLorna on the Gold Coast
Lorna on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast AustraliaGold Coast Australia
Gold Coast Australia
located about an hour from Brisbane in Queensland
Sub-tropical BrisbaneSub-tropical Brisbane
Sub-tropical Brisbane
Streets Beach at South Bank
Brisbane CBDBrisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD
as seen from the top of the Brisbane wheel
Modern infrastructure in BrisbaneModern infrastructure in Brisbane
Modern infrastructure in Brisbane
The Regatta Hotel BrisbaneThe Regatta Hotel Brisbane
The Regatta Hotel Brisbane
One of Brisbane's heritage buildings, it was built in 1886 and takes its name from the rowing regattas that were popular on the Brisbane River in the late nineteenth century



4th April 2009

joy
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Wow
Wow - Looks like you girls are certainly getting around :-) Looks like fun fun fun - l am going to sydney in june with dee, her brother and his boyfriend have invited us over and bought us flights and also tickets to see pink, so cant wait for a week away, we will stay with them..l need a break so so bad...Love getting your adventure pictures! Safe travels xxx
7th April 2009

Deirdre Hurley
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Getting to know the locals
Hey Dee and Lorna, glad to see you've had a chance to meet the locals - the roos - up close and personal :) Hope the weather keeps too as you head further up coast - enjoy! See you at end of April, Dee x
20th April 2009

Ciara
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Check out the barney mobile!
Hello Girlies!! You seem to be having a great time! Im so jealous I have to say! Ciaran loves the Kangaroos!!! My auntie was saying when she went to Sydney they had to search for kangaroos in the bush and then when she came home she heard that there were kangroos going mad jumping through sittingroom windows looking for food in the drought!!! I see you are enjoying your wine too!! Glad to see your having a good time you deserve it!!! Chloe is down with your ma and da wrecking their heads to go on the laptop to see if you sent an email!!!! Anyway must head home now to get ciaran to bed and get ready for work zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Njoy yourselves try mail back if you can and i be in touch soon Love ya xxxxxxxxxxxx

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