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    when jake was keen to head up Nth I was a little curious as to his motivation - Em looks awfully neat and comfortable in there. by: themaccas Views[205] there are some jobs you would prefer your children not choose, this is one. The conservation message and lessons learned were perfect for a family with kids about to hit the far nth and nothing more important than the safety info regarding crocs by: themaccas Views[195] Not at all like to roos at home, raised from joeys the roos were very friendly and provided with ample room to laze around by: themaccas Views[266] Hey this looks like fun? the elephantasia at OzZoo was amazing, clean, well presented, sensitive to the needs of the elephants and the conservation message was very clear. by: themaccas Views[257] guess where we are ? by: themaccas Views[222]
     
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    Aboriginal culture - come on Australia

    Thursday, 17 Jan 2008 | Views [1884]

    It was heartbreaking as we walked the children through the stories of early Cooktown (Nth Queensland) and for the first time, even though they had spent years supposedly learning about Aboriginal history in their classrooms, for the first time they didn't ... Read more >

    Tags: Life changing moments

    Bundy to Airlie

    Sunday, 28 Oct 2007 | Views [636]

    Well we survived the long haul from Bundaberg to Airlie beach, worth every "are we there yet" and millioneth pit stop along the way.  That stretch from Mackay to Prosperpine reminds me of my days outwest, lots of nothing in between and the ... Read more >

    Tags: Laughter

    1770

    Tuesday, 23 Oct 2007 | Views [659]

    The rain one minute and sunshine the next becomes a little boring after a while, yet with kids in tow there is no time to sit back and wait for it to pass. We headed off to the town of 1770 yesterday, gateway to Lady Musgrave and Elliott Islands, but ... Read more >

    Tags: Sightseeing

    Nth from Brissie to Bundaberg

    Sunday, 21 Oct 2007 | Views [519]

    OK what can we say other than we never not enjoy our time in Brisbane.  Can highly recommend hiring a few bikes in the city gardens and hitting the fantastic cycle-ways of Brisbane, well organised, plenty of room and ease for non-experienced riders.  ... Read more >

    Tags: Sightseeing

    Gallery: The best Zoo..not really a zoo

    Sunday, 21 Oct 2007 | Photo Gallery


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    Gallery: Friends & Family

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    What matters most of all
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    Gallery: Lu turns 2 on the road

    Sunday, 21 Oct 2007 | Photo Gallery

    Our gorgeous girl turning 2 in Brissie
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    Gallery: Home to Bundaberg

    Sunday, 21 Oct 2007 | Photo Gallery


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    Brisbane never better

    Thursday, 18 Oct 2007 | Views [531]

    How we love coming back to Brissie time and time again.  Maybe its the unreal shopping, the mega centres you need a scooter and a packed lunch to get around (so Jim suggests), or possibly the awesome sight of Brisbane at night from the heights of Mt ... Read more >

    Tags: Sightseeing

    Finally on the road

    Monday, 15 Oct 2007 | Views [977] | Comments [5]

    A week ago we had planned (no.1 lesson. leave the plans in the storage bay with all the other unnecessary "things"), to leave.  One severe nappy rash on baby Lucy (changing Lu definitely needs to be considered as an Olympic sport?), feeling ... Read more >

    Tags: The Planning Phase

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