19/3/09: We arrived in Townsville at about 7.30 and walked to the hostel where they had left a key for us. The hostel was really nice and we had a room we with 2 other people with an en-suite, fridge, television- luxury!! We showered and then headed out to explore- it is a lot livelier than Mission Beach- there is a strip where every other shop is a bar/pub. We grabbed something to eat and then went back to the hostel. 20/3/09: We got up early so we could have t...

18/3/09: We arrived about 9 and didnt have a clue where the hostel was- the place was very quiet and there was nothing around. We looked on a map and managed to find it. The reception was closed but they had left us an envelope with a key in and a note on. The hostel is a lot smaller and quieter than most we have been to. We went up to room which we shared with 5 guys- it was ok. We looked around but then went to bed and read. 19/03/09: This is such a quiet plac...

13/03/09: Well we are now in Australia!! And it is hot! I wasnt really looking forward to leaving New Zealand but things here seem cool- it is a lot more different to Britain (unlike NZ). We got a bus from the airport to the hostel but couldnt check in til 2 and we got there about 10- absolutely knackered after no sleep last night. So we put our bags in storage and then went on the mooch- Cairns is huge and very busy! And very very very hot! Especially as i am in...

7/3/09: We got picked up about 8- I must admit I didnt feel too sharp!! And we literally spent all day on the coach to Christchurch- where we arrived about 5. We stopped briefly to get food and go the loo. Then again at a point overlooking Mount Cook which was next to a big lake which is a beautiful turquoise colour because of little bits of rock off the mountains and glaciers. We watched Borat on the coach but I slept quite a bit! Everyone has been shocked when ...

28/02/09: We were up and ready for the bus at 8.45 but after we had put our bags on and found a seat the driver realised he had miscounted and had too many many people so 3 of the new people on his bus would have to get off- as 2 of only 4 new people we volunteered to get off along with limpet lena! Luckily there was a second bus leaving 30minutes later but the driver wouldnt get our bags off and said he'd drop them at our hostel!?! We managed to get on the secon...