Blogs from Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 1247

Geo: -27.4676, 153.028Dag 19 : 28/03/2006Vandaag zijn we vroeg vertrokken per vliegtuig van Mackay naar Brisbane. Zoals al een paar keer verwacht, was het vandaag zover. We hebben extra moeten betalen voor overgewicht. Niet van te veel te eten, maar van schoenen en kleren in de valiezen.Het is alweer onze laatste bestemming van onze vakantie. Wat vliegt de tijd toch snel als je je amuseert.In de namiddag hebben we een mooie wandeling gemaakt door de stad, door de botanische tuinen en door de amusementswijk aan de Zuidoever (Southbank) van de Brisbane river.We zijn al direct verliefd op deze stad door de mooie groene omgeving en vele verkeersvrije wandelpaden.Dag 20 : 29/03/2006Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary wa... read more

Long time no talk for me mainly because there has not been a lot for me to tell you lot that would excite you. Its been well over 2 weeks since my last blog now so ill try to remember what we have done to the best of my knowledge. As far back as i can remember we went to the rugby 7's at the Commenwealth Games we went to every single session so we were there from 10 in evening 2 hour break in afternoon and then finish at half 10 in the evening. The Rugby was brilliant fun the atmosphere was amazing and it was gd to see all the lesser countries like Uganda, Kenya and Sri Lanka get there chance to shine. The most notable thing from the first days play was the ... read more

There’s a lovely Japanese Gardens right by campus and the only time that I’ve been through it was when it was a handy shortcut to my friend’s house. This weekend we had absolutely perfect weather and I decided that it would be the perfect time to go on a nice little excursion to it. I’m writing this without the pictures on hand because my friend took them on his digital camera but I’m sure you’ll be able to see everything that I’m talking about when I do get them uploaded. You walk into the gardens and it is like you are immediately transported into a REAL Japanese Garden! Just a quick glance over your shoulder confirms that you obviously haven’t (or really, logic dictates that too…) because of the ugly buildings right behind. There were these ... read more

Well set off this morning for my 2 night sailing adventure (tho no sailing involved...Powerplay is a catamaran with no sail) The boat is totally geared towards divers so i'll be able to put my certification to good use. Really nice group of people on the boat so should be a good trip. The crew are ace too; Anika is the diving instructor, Simon the skipper and Damo the hostee...in charge of food and general happiness! We had our first dive today in Blue Pearl Bay off Hayman Island, it was amazing. Saw a huge Mouri wrasse called Elvis! felt really comfortable down there and had so much fun. The Sunset was beautiful, so bright and since it was reflected on the water the whole ocean looked orange! Think I really am in paradise!... read more

Well, we are now in Airlie beach having driven south from Townsville this morning. We've bumped into Tom and Emma, a really nice english couple we first met underneath a waterfall in a national park 3,000km away way out west so will be having a few beers with them tonight. I have just booked myself on a 3 day / 2 night sailing cruise around the Whitsunday Islands and will be setting off afloat the Independent Endeavour sailing boat tomorrow with 11 other people I am yet to meet. I have pre-orded a case of cold beer which will be on the boat awaiting my arrival along with snorkelling gear so I can swim aroound the Great Barrier Reef. I can't wait. Stay posted for piccies and stories when I get back in 3 days time. ... read more