I need to do some celebratory wishes at this point, June Fabb - Happy Birthday on 2nd June (a big one, but I won't tell you all which one!), 4th June, Happy Anniversary to my brother Paul and Sister-in-law Mandy (31 years), and also to our special friends Flea and Bert.Mandy (Sister-in-law) has a special birthday on 9th June, it is also Kim (Rob's brother-in-law's) birthday.11th June is my brother Paul's birthday.I hope I haven't missed anyone, but we would like ...

Fri 30th - back on the road towards Bundaberg.The weather was worsening we hoped moving south would take us away from it, but no we seemed to be taking it with us.We arrived at Agnes Water (another small coastal settlement close to Bundaberg) and again found a little gem of an apartment. We had access to the beach through a small forest and over a stream at the back.The beach was fantastic, the winds were storm force, the waves huge and the roar of the sea was de...

22nd - 29thMay - Brampton IslandBrampton Island is at the southern end of the Whitsunday Islands, not very much bigger than Ayers Rock.It is mainly rainforest, has several beautiful beaches and one small resort.The island is reached by boat or small plane from Mackay.When I say small I mean VERY small, we should have read the signs when we couldn't find a check in counter at the airport but were told to 'sit over there, and the pilot will find you'!Sure enough a ...

17th mayThey had been shown the local area by Sheila and we all had an invite to a 50th Birthday party that evening.We headed back to our rooms, showered and headed back out to meet up with Sheila and go to Ann's birthday party.Party Australian style - Karaoke, outdoor BBQ, BYO drinks (bring your own), etc.It was loud very brash, and the locals were commenting on how 'Cameron ' had dressed up for the occasion as he had put on some shoes!!Although he had a new wom...

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...