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A Change of Pace - Night 29

We began the morning with tree planting. Though there wasn’t a whole lot of them to do, we managed to stretch the job out until noon. Around 1 pm the sun finally showed its welcomed face, the first time since we had been out to Bribie Island. To enjoy the great weather, Daniel and I decided...

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exumenius on November 8, 2007 from Woorim, Australia

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Rain, Rain Go Away - Night 28

Ominous clouds hung low in the sky again this morning, but the rain held off as we had breakfast and eventually drove to Buckley’s Hole to do more weeding. Just after break, when we were preparing to switch gears into some tree planting, the skies opened up once more. Shane led us on a brief...

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exumenius on November 7, 2007 from Woorim, Australia

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More Weeding - Night 27

Today was the running of the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s version of the Kentucky Derby. To celebrate we did more weeding at Buckley’s Hole. At lunch I took a walk on the beach and came upon a huge group of small blue crabs, though I didn’t have my camera with me. They move in a sort of...

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exumenius on November 6, 2007 from Woorim, Australia

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To Bribie - Night 26

My assignment this week was to do bush regeneration on Bribie Island, a large sandbar northeast of Brisbane. It would also be my first week with Team Leader Chris. We loaded the troupee for an 8am departure. Joining me this week would be Daniel, Hong, Han, Rex, Mark and Lena. The drive isn’t...

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exumenius on November 5, 2007 from Woorim, Australia

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Big Things #34

Behold the Big Mango, Bowen, Queensland! Honestly now, come on. I like Big Things as much as the next guy but seriously, you're taking the piss now.

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Koala Bear on November 5, 2007 from Bowen, Australia

from the travel blog: Sod Off Great Big Mission Round Oz

Big Things #33

Crikey mate, you wouldn't wanna get tagged by this little beauty in Ayr, Queensland.

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Koala Bear on November 5, 2007 from Ayr, Australia

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Obligatory East Coast Adventure: Day 7

There are a few ways to get around Magnetic Island. You can (shudders) bus it, you can rent a scooter and spend the day looking like a big puff or you can rent a Moke and spend the day being laughed at because you're used to driving an automatic now and not only do you have to remember to change...

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Koala Bear on November 4, 2007 from Magnetic Island, Australia

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Life Maintenance - Night 25

Nothing of any significance occurred today. I awoke shirtless lying on top of the sheets, throat parched, bladder full, stomach queasy; my first Australian hangover, pretty much the same as those back home. I spent the remainder of the morning drinking water and preparing myself to do little...

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exumenius on November 4, 2007 from Brisbane, Australia

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Sanctuary of the Veils - Night 24

As a thank you to us volunteers, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary here in Brisbane gave us free passes to their exhibit. We decided today would be as good of a day as any to use them, since Aaron, Jana, and Matt would be leaving the house after this weekend. While we were waiting for the bus...

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exumenius on November 3, 2007 from Brisbane, Australia

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Obligatory East Coast Adventure: Day 6

At the time we were here, X Base were doing a deal where you give them $79 and it'll get you a return ferry to Magnetic Island plus 2 nights in the hostel, one cooked breakfast and an hours kayaking. I've never been a fan of Base hostels, they're all quite big and impersonal but this one kind of...

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Koala Bear on November 3, 2007 from Magnetic Island, Australia

from the travel blog: Sod Off Great Big Mission Round Oz

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