17th May - Rich gave us a lift to Clump point boat jetty so we could get the Calypso II boat for our diving trip, first we headed out across the bay to Dunk Island, then travelled out to Eddy's reef.The weather was perfect, the winds had dropped so the sea was like a pond and also Mission Beach has the closest reef.I managed to get there without even feeling queasy - a feat in itself!The boat anchored up in the middle of the reef that was horseshoe shaped.The cor...

Thursday 15th May - We departed from Coral Towers and headed in torrential rain to Kuranda up the windy mountain road.It stopped raining soon after we got to the village so was able to have a look around (Richard and Sue hadn't been here before).Heading on up to Mareeba we visited a coffee factory, where they roasted all the beans and made the different mixes etc. The place smelt wonderful, but after the tasting we were all hyper!The fact that it was also a choco...

Monday 12th May - Richards birthdayBefore we went diving we told Richard to choose what he would like to do on his birthday.He choose to take a trip to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures!We headed approximately 40km north on the Cook Highway, arriving around 10.15 am.First we were booked onto the 10.30 boat ride, where we were taken around the lagoon and a couple of Crocs were fed chickens from a pole so we could see them propel themselves from the water.We then got ...

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th MayRob and I had an early start as we had booked a three day liveaboard diving trip to the Great Barrier Reef.As the Pro-Dive III Cat headed out of the harbour the queasy feeling came over, within about half an hour the sickness started and continued for the next 2.5 - 3 hours until we reached the reef - good start!I managed to make the first dive, (we had a total of 11 dives over the three days) and started to feel a little better as tim...

Tuesday 6th May - Onwards and upwards to Cairns.I just have a few May birthday boys and girls that I would like to send good wishes to.(Auntie) Gina - 5th, Chris Claydon - 11th, Rich (Midd) - 12th, Janet (Clements) & Frances Hall (key of the door for her!) - 13th, John (Mitchell) - 14th, Dad (Midd), Tom (Midd), Jo Claydon all on 19th and Ben Hall on 26th.Hope I haven't forgotton anyoneNow onto Cairns - We had prebooked two nights in a city centre hotel called...