Magnetic Island – So called because Captain Cook thought the island was messing up his compass and therefore magnetic. Half of this quiet island is national park with plenty of secluded bays, walking tracks and wildlife. Plus the favoured mode of transport among tourists on the island is Mini Mokes … Read More
That last post was a bit random and out of the blue. I wrote it to try and get something published in an Aussie travel magazine. Soon I’ll fill in the gaps. In the mean time my precious Internet time has been dedicated to the furthering of my career (hopefully). … Read More
“A theme park on an acid trip,” an fairly accurate analogy provided by the Lonely planet to describe Australia’s hippy heaven and dope smoking capital, Nimbin. On recommendation from other travellers I’d chosen to experience this special part of Australia on an organised trip with ‘Jim’s Alternative Tours’. Slightly apprehensive … Read More
Finally another chance to update my blog. There is so much going on I have no idea when I am ever going to get this properly up to date. But oh, well at least I try! At the moment we’re in Byron Bay – one of my favourite places so … Read More
Once again it’s been so long since I last wrote that I can barley remember what I have been up to! I think I left this blog before I went to Cape Tribulation, which was about a month ago. So here is a brief overview of our organised three day … Read More
It seems that the world is conspiring against me ever getting this blog up to date! I spent some time last week in Airlie beach with plenty of opportunity to get on the Internet but every time I logged on I couldn’t get etribes to load. I have spent the … Read More
Onto Cairns. Finally the tropics, some sun without it being so humid you sweat when you walk out the door and some time to work on my non existent tan. Plus some really cool days out. We arrived in Cairns last Monday morning, spent the afternoon chilling out and by … Read More
Standing on the edge of one of the world’s largest natural harbour’s its structure dominates to skyline and compels you towards it to have a closer look. The massive white sales of Sydney Opera House rise into the air as boats leave the harbour passing the iconic building that has … Read More
At last I have caught up… well given a brief summery of recent happenings. I am now in Australia and having the time of my life. Onto the present day… almost! Kat, Emily and I arrived in Australia absolutely exhausted early last Thursday morning after having driven through New Zealand … Read More