Well hello again,

I have to be quick as Jo isn't looking so I'm just writing a quick blog without her knowing. First of thanks to all who left messages, hope you feel better soon Annie. Glad the girls liked hearing my voice-why wouldnt they!

We got to Cairns did some drinking and sight seeing0-not much drinking as its about $6 a scooner(trust the aussies to have a stupid name), which is half way between a pint and a half pint. We drove up the coast to check out Port douglas and some waterfalls. All good and Jerry (the camper van) seems to be hanging in there.

We then started the big journey down south, awesome sights and campsites are really good, have camp kitchens so they appreciate my dancing, and we dont need stoves etc as they are kitted out pretty well.

Josephine falls was pretty good but also the only time its rained on us. We hit Mission beach which is the closest point to the Great Barrier Reef- did some snorkeling with turtle whit tipeed reef shark, giant clams and lots of colourful fish. We also did snorkeling at Whitsundays island where we saw more fish but less variety however beautiful beaches.

She's not looking yet so I can still go on a bit longer. Last night we were at Mon repos where we saw Loggerhead turtles laying eggs about 126, so that was a once in a life moment, and Jo now has another favorite animal.

The bugs here aere incredible and definatley the most persistant!! The free bbqs on all beaches and picnic sites make it possible to not have to pay for campsites if you're with boys and not scairdy girls.

We're on Hervy Bay now near Fraser island and will be hitting Brisbane in about 4 days, after Australia zoo. Gotta go now. Kind regards to all