Blogs from Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 7

Hi everyone At long last I am packed and now am just waiting for my taxi "Ray" to get back from work to take me the the Bundaberg Airport by 9.00am. I am looking forward to just relaxing as it has been hectic here for the last 2 weeks. It is 7.39am. I hope I have attached a photo of my suitcases. God Bless to everyone Love Kathleen... read more

I have enclosed my Itinerary for you all to follow the trip. I am not sure of how oftern I will get to write in my blog. AEGEAN TRADITIONS Thu 25 Sep Bundaberg Dep: 0930 QF2323 Qantas Airways Brisbane Arr: 1020 Please arrive at Brisbane International Terminal no later than 1230 for check-in Brisbane Dep: 1445 SQ236 Singapore Airline Singapore Arr: 2045 Dep: 2340 SQ490 Singapore Airlines via Dubai Fri26Sep Istanbul Arr: 0735 Upon arrival in Istanbul we shall be met at the airport and transferred to our city hotel for check-in. In the afternoon we shall embark on a sightseeing tour of the Old City, including visits to the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, centre of sporting events in ancient times, and the magnificent St Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, originally constructed ... read more

We woke up in a giant campsite by the river, and the weather didnt look too bad. After a lazy morning and passing our standard brekky (beans and eggs) for creamed rice and bannana (interesting); a little bit of frizbee, we were on the road looking for Bundaberg. Now according to the swedes, theres nothing in Bundy apart from the rum factory; so it would be rude not to wouldnt it? The tour started at 2pm and we went for the 'gold' ticket, which meant we got given two tours and two tastings! After Dale's issues with the Rosser's, we knew we had to be a bit careful. Unfortunately for Mark it was his stint, so he was the one having to watch out. We all agreed the factory tour was interesting and well worth doing; ... read more

The rain has started yesterday, and it does not seem like stopping! The 2 night's stay in the fruit-picker's hostel were pretty shabby. No blankets were provided, although it was already getting cold outside during the night, and the chance to get a good sleep during the night in the 4-bed dorm was pretty little, as some mates came home pretty late and drunk, and one mate had to get to work at 4:30am . But you get used to it pretty soon ;-) ... Thank god I only planned for 3 days in this small town. The first day I joined a guided tour through Bundaberg's famous rum distillery. The worst ever merchandised tour I have seen so far. At the free Bundy tasting at the end of the tour, Katja and Martin from Switzerland ... read more

SO I arrived at Bundaberg monday. Not many people stop here, but one of the girls im with, Lucy, has friends working here, so we are gonna stop for a few days to visit them. Bundaberg has a lot more here than i thought there would be there are loads of shops! The hostel is ok, it aint nothing great, its a workers hostel, so everyone staying here are fruit picking! Lucys mates are great, they really welcomed me, the first night we were here they got us drinks all night! Natalie came and met up with us today, we have planned it so that we can be at the cattle station for my birthday! Did a bit of shopping today, just bits n bobs that i needed, nothing great. Went for a drink downstairs again, ... read more