Jason looking jet lagged

The Esplanade, Cairns.

January 21st 2007
We arrived safely and timely in Cairns, Queensland, Australia via Singapore. Boy it's humid! Even the locals are finding it too hot. Our daily budget is AUS $200 (GBP 80), which we achieved on day 1 - despite the most enormous breakfasts you've ever seen at the Lilypad. Our accommodation (Dreamtime Travellers Rest) is basic (no ensuite!), but for AUS $60 a night (approx. GBP 25 - just realis ... read more

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Sally & Jason Knight

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"Following the light of the sun, we left the old world.", Christopher Colombus After 15 years combined service at Philips, it was time for a couple of qualified management accountants to have an adventure that didn't involve spreadsheets. Above all, it was time for a new challenge - no, not getting home in daylight, but seeing a bit of this beautiful world we live in. After promising ourselves countless times, this would be the year we did it, we eventually headed off on our hard earned career break on 19th January 2007 to travel for 4 1/2 months, taking in : 6 wks Australia 4 wks Ne... full info

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