Another very early start this morning to get the Greyhound down to Surfers Paradise for the day, before continuing on this evening to Byron Bay, where we'll be for three nights. I will definitely be napping when we get back on the bus! Surfers Paradise sort of looks how I imagine Miami to be like, what with the tower blocks, bronzed beach bunnies, clear blue sky and pale golden sands. Jim seems to think it's more like Benidorm! It is a little bit naff but a diff...

Had a very early start this morning to go daytripping to Australia Zoo in Beerwah and, CRIKEY, it was ace! We went to the Wildlife Warriors Show in the Crocatorium (I kid you not, everything had Irwin-esque names) where the zoo keepers entertained all the children on their school holidays with performing birds, elephants, snakes and crocodiles. Jim and I loved it too though. And I, in particular, behaved like a child all day posing next to photos of Steve Irwin,...

I'm writing to you full of delicious curry and consequently a very happy bunny! The sun shone on Brisbane today for our sightseeing, and improved the city's attractiveness about 8 million per cent. My slightly negative first impressions yesterday can be officially put down to general grumpiness and sun withdrawal symptoms. We did a bit of a walking tour of the main sights starting at Brisbane City Hall, which was pretty but somewhat obscured by the vast amount o...

We're in Brisbane for a slice of city life! We arrived here mid-afternoon after spending the morning bumming around Noosa Heads in cafes and by the beach. So there's very little to actually report today... They showed 'Deep Impact' on the Greyhound which Jim enjoyed whilst I read my book. Erm... our new hostel looks a bit shabby but it's only for three nights. Our first impressions of Brisbane aren't particularly spectacular but we are knackered and it has been...

Good morning everyone, I'm writing to you from our hostel at Noosa Heads. It's probably my favourite hostel so far in Australia - it's a massive lodge perched at the top of the hill, overlooking Noosa. And the beds are ridiculously comfortable so I actually got more than five hours sleep last night (also helped by the fact my room mates didn't snore for once). We arrived in Noosa yesterday morning after our very early Greyhound stint. I was so bored on the coach...