So the Australian adventure is just about over. We are now sat in Sydney airport waiting for our flight to Bangkok. Since arriving in cairns on Wednesday we spent a couple of days relaxing and enjoying the glorious sunshine. Sat by the pool and lagoon in 30 degree heat but fortunately, since it is currently their dry season, very little humidity. Once we were able to check in on Wednesday afternoon, we did a mammoth wash, anything that had been on the boat w...

So the last few days have been in Airlie beach and the Whitsunday islands. Having arrived early on the overnight bus into Airlie beach we spent Friday and Saturday relaxing and catching up with ourselves a little. We spent a lot of time down by the lagoon (pool by the sea, built to stop people swimming in the sea due to the jellyfish). We also made the most of one of the few nights where didn't have to get up early for a tour the following day so had a proper Aus...

So what a few days we have had! The last time I blogged I was sat by the pool on Fraser island, the world's largest sand island. After a bit of pool time (not swimming just relaxing) we headed down to the jetty bar to watch the sunset. We headed back to our appartment to cook dinner and then about 8.30 (the sun sets by 6pm here at the mo), we headed back down to the reception of the hotel to meet up with 'ranger Jay' for a guided night walk. He took us down e...

So theme of this blog is wildlife. Wednesday night we arrived in Brisbane and after some transport issues, we jumped in a cab with a proper Aussie cowboy to head into town from the airport. He was up for the annual agricultural show in Brisbane where his cattle were being judged and was another example of just how friendly the Australians are. We got to our hostel and headed for a drink in the bar before going off to explore Brisbane. We headed down to the rive...

We are now at Sydney airport waiting for a flight to Brisbane but have spent four and a half days exploring this fantastic city. After our very keen start on Saturday we relaxed a little in the afternoon before heading out for dinner and drinks in Manly. Jet lag was still a bit of a challenge given the early start but we saw bit of the nightlife before heading for a good sleep. Sunday morning, feeling much refreshed, was a lovely sunny day so we headed to do the...