I have had the most fantastic time in Bulli. It was so good to catch up and see a side of the family I hardly see, some of which I have never met. I spent my week being shown round the beauty spots of Bulli, Wooloongong and surrounding areas by Gwyneth and Graham. I got to see a Stringray in the wild. They're massive!!! We also went to the Nan Tien Temple. A peaceful and thought provoking place. I felt very relaxed and chilled out. It gave me time to reflect on...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It's the beginning of 2014 and I have started it with a bang. I have just finished my Birthday/Xmas pressie trip to Sydney on a New Year in Sydney Contiki tour. We spent New Year's Eve day on Bondi beach. Yes I did get a photo with some of the fab life guards. New Year's Eve was spent on a boat on Sydney harbour from 6.30pm until about 1am. A long day for sure but soooo worth it! The fireworks were fantastic, both the family ones and the main e...

Merry Christmas!!! I had a lovely last morning in Bowen catching up with old friends. After a warm and tiring coach trip, I made it to Mackay. A lovely week in Mackay started with a trip to the Lagoon. Lush! Was lovely an not too busy. The perfect way to start a day. While I was there we explored rainforest areas and views around Mackay, went platypus spotting....I was luckier this time and saw two!! We got together with Barbara and Chris's family (my Uncles ...

I have had a lovely relaxed 4 days here in Bowen. After a busy time in Cairns it has been nice to just chill as recharge the batteries. I left Cairns early on 17th December by coach, sleeping most of the way and willing out boys to hold on in the cricket. On arriving in Bowen I found out this had not worked and I was destined for public humiliation (more on that in a bit). I checked into The Harbour Lights Holiday Park just opposite the harbour. It's a decent pl...

25 TODAY!!!! And what a day it has been. I will remember this Birthday for the rest of my life. Absolutely AMAZING!!!! I headed off at 6.20am to walk down to he jetty and catch my boat. At 6.20am it decided to absolutely pelt it down with rain. Not a great start to the day. My hope wavered. However, that hope was soon rebooted with the kindness of a stranger. From behind me I heard the beep of a car horn. Out of the car comes the sentence 'Would you like a lift?...