Island of a thousand birds

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February 8th 2011

Published: February 12th 2011

We were up on deck bouncing across the waves at a rate of knots – and the wind was 30 knots – on route to the paradise Heron Island; we had bagged a last minute deal at a fraction of the usual price and were pleased with ourselves. The spray was hitting us in the face, neck and chest and we were covered in lumps of Rock salt like Pretzels. Arnuad wasn’t enjoying that experience so we went in... Read Full Entry

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12th February 2011

Dad
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Tazzi
What no blog on Tazzi? I wanted to see a picture of a weedy sea dragon. Heron Island sounds nice. You could be cast away there and live on turtle soup and sea cumbers, is that one that Arnaud is clutching (which I believe taste disgusting, especially the eggs, but the Japanese love them!). Dad.

13th February 2011

Emmelinecoffeequeen
Emmeline Dacke

sea cucumbers
yeah I think they are funny. When you pick them up they squirt out one end. They leave red blood coloured ink on your hands too. The texture is wierd, I picked up a few different sorts, my favourite bieng the liquorice cucumber.

15th February 2011

joan dacke
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Heron Island.
I have seen the turtles on the TV and it is agonising to watch but just another example of 'Nature red in tooth and claw'. I have to take your word on the superiority of the Noddy Bird's song, but A Noddy Bird Sang in Berkeley Square doesn't have the appeal of A Nightingale. Mumxx

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