G'Day. We are now in Cairns enjoying cheap hostels and free meals. It seems that it is not only Australia that is still under a drought but also our bank accounts, but we have made it to our last major town in OZ. Our first stop after Noosa - which is a lovely place - was Fraser island - the largest sand island in the world. The beaches here were awesome although the pacific ocean did not look that inviting especially with man eating sharks at the outer reef wa...

hi guys, long time no write. its been a busy time since we departed sydney and headed up the coast with jenni's parents. We spent a week with them in sydney doing the tourist / backpacker things like staying in lovely places, eat at 5 star restaurants! we both enjoyed this as and it was a nice break from rented accomodation and Subways 3 times a day. The highlights for all of us i think was the opera house tour and the bridge climb over the harbour bridge. We a...