Australia
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Wednesday, 7 Nov 2007 | Views [265]
Time has just flown eh, with barely enough time to get a stubby from the eskie, put another prawn on the barbie or run for the now needed dunny. Over 10 weeks have been skied, trekked, drunk, dived and toured away -and I've barley scratched the surface ... Read more >
Tags: Conclusions?
Tuesday, 6 Nov 2007 | Views [374] | Comments [1]
I can now see why my mate Andy fell in love with this area. It wasn't immediately obvious for me; mainly because it takes me 2 trains and an expensive taxi to get here, and then another hour wandering around trying to find somewhere to stay. At least ... Read more >
Tags: diving
Thursday, 1 Nov 2007 | Views [367] | Comments [1]
I'm lucky it's not peak season or my boat would have been crowded. I'm also lucky that there was no other certified divers on board, or i would have had a really crap dive. I do have a really leisurely day on a boat, cruising around some of the Whitsunday ... Read more >
Tags: island, diving, sailing
Tuesday, 30 Oct 2007 | Views [1057] | Comments [1]
Picture this...it's night time, the stars are glorious, fire flies flicker gently on and off while flying through the trees, the forest has a haunting quality...magnetic island is beautiful. Roaring out of the bush comes a stretched jeep, swerving violently ... Read more >
Tags: wildlife, diving, island
Friday, 26 Oct 2007 | Views [424] | Comments [1]
After my visit to Port Douglas I'm back in Cairns - it's time to see the reef as it's best appreciated - by air. I go for whatever the best bargain is i can get, and end up with a seaplane. That suits me fine - more chance of surviving a crash. My ... Read more >
Monday, 22 Oct 2007 | Views [716]
It's an interesting story behind the 'putting on the map' of Port Douglas. Allegedly Christopher Skase former owner of the Sheraton hotel spent 100's millions of money that wasn't his on super rich complex and palm trees. Along came the stock market ... Read more >
Tags: wildlife
Saturday, 20 Oct 2007 | Views [1697]
Boy did i have big expectations for this one: visible with the naked eye from space, one of the 7 natural world wonders, some of the best diving in the world, number one on the places of where my dad wants to visit...this better be good. Two flights ... Read more >
Tags: diving, wildlife
Friday, 19 Oct 2007 | Views [235]
My late arrival introduces me to Cairns, a packed bus and an old fat, man who has to squeeze his way to the front seat. The bus driver has his laptop next to the seat and asks the passenger to ne careful. The next thing you hear is the bus driver screaming:... Read more >
Monday, 15 Oct 2007 | Views [481]
"All right me old mucka", "I've had a look at your blog and it's pretentious crap" says my Aussie mate Jason in a way of a greeting. I knew there was a reason I'd stayed a week longer than I'd liked in the Adelaide area. Staying ... Read more >
Sunday, 7 Oct 2007 | Views [283]
I'd like to throw the map away and prove my blog title to be true. It would make little difference however, maps, music, me and driving are a disastrous combination. Fortunately it's very easy to drive in Australia outside the cities. Long straight ... Read more >
Tuesday, 2 Oct 2007 | Views [653]
I've got a nice blue (the colour is important) hire car at $28 a day for the next 9 days. Wow, am i excited. It's been over a year since I've driven a car...but I'm not worried. Complete freedom, a huge country to lose myself in, places to discover, ... Read more >
Tags: trekking, volcano
Friday, 28 Sep 2007 | Views [1506] | Comments [1]
I've entered the twilight zone; a one street surreal wonder of a place that's a far cry from the Mansfield i grew up in. The plan was to go horse riding and experience the true essence of the Snowy River man. I should have learnt by now - this isn't ... Read more >
Wednesday, 26 Sep 2007 | Views [514]
I can see why there's a perceived competition between Sydney and Melbourne, they're both great cities so it's a tough call as to who is better. After three separate visits, and one week of staying here my vote goes to Melbourne. I just found the city ... Read more >
Saturday, 22 Sep 2007 | Views [572]
I've got a 3 bed room to myself, a half drunk of surprisingly bad Peter Lehman Shiraz, a huge bag of Cadbury chocolate and a little pair of speakers pumping out nothing but pure emotions. My friendly host for the last 2 weeks has got on with her life ... Read more >
Tags: trekking, wildlife, island
Thursday, 6 Sep 2007 | Views [2560] | Comments [1]
I read in a guide book that you'd be mad to come to Australia for the skiing...erm yeah. I didn't go completely out of my way and to a lot more expense by flying into Sydney so that I'd catch the season...nooo, that would be stupid. A night of no sleep ... Read more >
Sunday, 2 Sep 2007 | Views [577]
A new town like Milton Keynes, full of offices, no vibe like Sydney, created as the capitol to stop Melbourne and Sydney arguing - yup all true and i really like the place. Wide streets, plenty of greenery, a fantastic lake, cycle lanes, a laid back ... Read more >
Friday, 31 Aug 2007 | Views [262] | Comments [1]
I take an overnight flight where they actually leave you alone to sleep - there's something to be said for the no frills, budget flight. My body feels like it's still in Asia but my mind is most definitely here, and it's hyper. I am incredibly excited ... Read more >
Monday, 27 Aug 2007 | Views [251] | Comments [1]
Wow i have an itinerary for once. I also have aching feet and a cracking hangover as i write this. It seems Sydney has quite a good selection of pubs and people wanting to have a drink with you :-) I seem to have to have a plan, as i have so little ... Read more >
