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Ed in Oz Travels around the stations & pubs of Australia

Trip: Oz 2006 - 2008

There are [82] stories from my trip: Oz 2006 - 2008


I Found Nemo

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 10 Apr 2007 | Views [488] | Comments [1]

Hey Everyone, Firstly - John, thanks for the message, I'll have to find another SA person to translate.  Die Dop Is Goed though !! Been on a fishing charter and caught nothing ... Also been to the Great Barrier Reef, and seen Nemo.  Unfortunatly, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


Crikey - Guess where I've been

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 4 Apr 2007 | Views [1177] | Comments [1]

You've got it, I've been to Australia Zoo. "Crikey Mate - Get A Load Of That" etc etc. Seen a show in the Crocoseum with Snakes, Birds, and of course the Crocs.  Apparently they rule ! Also seen tigers chilling out in the sun, and elephants ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


Don't want to make you green but ....

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 24 Mar 2007 | Views [582] | Comments [6]

Today, I have had pancakes for my breakfast, got the bus up the Pacific Highway to Surfers Paradise (they really have a place called that)  Saw a swimwear competition, got the bus back to the YHA, hired a board, and had the afternoon in the water which ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine


Made it . but no photos

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 21 Mar 2007 | Views [511] | Comments [2]

Hi again, Made it to the beach, but misplaced my camera so no photos of the clear blue sky, clear sea, and great surf yet.  I think my camera must still be in Rocky, and if it is I will get it later in the week via the post system !!  If not I'll get ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine


Finished Work

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 19 Mar 2007 | Views [469] | Comments [4]

There are some new photos on the blog now so you can see where I have been working for the last couple of months. I've now finished work in Marlborough and am heading to Coolangatta tomorrow to do some surfing for a week.  I will then head up to Cairns ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


What a Great Weekend

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 11 Mar 2007 | Views [740] | Comments [5]

Back in Rocky for the weekend.  Friday night was a quite one in the local, but managed to get rather drunk. Woke at 10 on Saturday to clear blue skys, 30 degree heat and a light wind. Went out shopping and got back to the pub for 11 and was told .. ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine


Horses

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 17 Feb 2007 | Views [621] | Comments [6]

Hi again ! Back in Rocky awaiting the arrival of friends, so an extended weekend this weekend (More Rum & Coke) Been a busy week mustering and branding cattle this week and I've been horse riding and getting quite good if I do say so myself !! ... Read more >

Tags: Work


I'm Back

UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 11 Feb 2007 | Views [628] | Comments [3]

Hi All Sorry it's been so long but I've been having trouble with getting on the internet on my brief visits to town. I am still in Rockhampton for another couple of weeks on a Cattle property up here, and nice to hear so many of you are going to be ... Read more >

Tags: Work


Bunderberg Rum

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 12 Jan 2007 | Views [1835] | Comments [10]

Hi All I have made it to Bunderberg and was in the pub last night after a day at the beach - it's all hard work y'know ! I have also been for a tour round a rum distillery for the Australian dark rum Bunderberg.  They make 70 million ltrs a year and ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


Not In Marlborough Yet !!

UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 9 Jan 2007 | Views [646] | Comments [2]

Just to let you all know that I am now in Rockhampton.  Times didn't work out to get to the new farm last week so will be heading there the end of this week. I am in an internet cafe in Rockhampton and having a look around here today.  I will then travel ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


New Years Day

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 1 Jan 2007 | Views [1074] | Comments [6]

Happy New Year to all. Thanks for the Txts, and emails and hope you all have a happy and healthy 2007. Had the day off today after a quite NYE with a few beers, and back at it at 5.30 tomorrow morning. All being well I will be moving on to Marlborough ... Read more >

Tags: Work


After Christmas

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 28 Dec 2006 | Views [680] | Comments [7]

Back at work for the first time since Christmas today.  On both boxing day and yesterday (the 27th) it rained which is very welcome for here.  And also by me as it meant we had to stay in.  We got in total 25mm of rain which isn't a lot really, but it's ... Read more >

Tags: Work


What A Week

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 25 Dec 2006 | Views [521] | Comments [5]

Merry Christmas to everyone ! What a week it has been,  Sorry it has taken a while to get this comment on here.  I have had a really busy week trying to get as much done before Christmas as we can.  Been mustering cattle and branding too.  Today is ... Read more >

Tags: Work


Hard Work !

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 13 Dec 2006 | Views [628] | Comments [14]

Hi all, A quck update before getting back to work after lunch, Been working really hard as always ! mustering cattle and sorting them into yards for letting back out, being sold, branding, and sending away for feeding.  Started at 5am today and will ... Read more >

Tags: Work


I have Internet

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 10 Dec 2006 | Views [441] | Comments [2]

Just to let you know I arrived in Springsure at 4am thismoring, and have just done a 14 hour day working in the cattle yard and moving cattle about in the yards.  I will take some phots later in the week as the size of it takes some beliving.  I think ... Read more >

Tags: Work


Last Post

UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 8 Dec 2006 | Views [533] | Comments [3]

I have got a job at a place called Springsure working on a cattle farm.  I start on Sunday morning.  I will be on the farm until Christam and don't think the farm has internet access so this may be my last post for a while.  Hop all is well in the UK ... Read more >

Tags: Work


Springbrook Farm

UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 5 Dec 2006 | Views [613] | Comments [3]

I have now arrived at Springbrook Farm just outside Gympie in Queensland.  I am here with 5 other people, 2 Germans, 1 Dutch, and an American.  The weather is brilliant, sunshine from 5am till 7pm.  Yesterday we all wnet shopping for boot, shirts, and ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


Rainbow Beach

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 2 Dec 2006 | Views [497] | Comments [1]

Just a quick note to let you all know I am now at Rainnbow beach with a load of Germans (was on the beach till 19.00 drinking VB with them, and off for a tour of Fraiser Island tomorrow.  Will put some photos on tonight.

Tags: Beaches & sunshine


Now In Singapore

SINGAPORE | Wednesday, 29 Nov 2006 | Views [563] | Comments [3]

Made it to Singapore now It's 21.00 Singapore Time which is 17.00 Dubai time, 13.00 UK time & 23.00 Brisbane time. I'm starting to get confused !!

Tags: Airports


I've made it to Dubai

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Wednesday, 29 Nov 2006 | Views [619] | Comments [1]

Just thought I would put a quick update on here now while I have some time to spare at Dubai airport !! It's 4am Dubai time, which is midnight UK time and 10am Brisbane time, and it's been a long day so the times might not be right.  Everybody here ... Read more >

Tags: Airports


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