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Repair and Relocation - Night 19

Last night’s storms flooded our tent and washed away the first 30 meters of our gravel track. To remedy the first concern, we moved all of our belongings up into the loft above the kitchen. Though a bit draftier, our new home will certainly keep us drier in the event of any more violent...

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exumenius on October 29, 2007 from Stanthorpe, Australia

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

High up in the Canopy

We reached the railway station and picked up the pre-booked tickets for our Rainforest experience – a trip to Kuranda by train and return by Skyrail gondola. We waited on the platform in anticipation for the tell tale sounds of an approaching steam engine. A large light appeared in the...

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rickandsuejohnson on October 29, 2007 from Cairns, Australia

from the travel blog: From the Shire to Middle Earth and back

A Blue Haze and a Swiss Chalet

A two hour drive from Sydney saw us to Katoomba. It was a glorious bright sunshiny day though the air was icy cold. We arrived soon after lunch, checked into our hotel and armed with our guide book headed off in the direction of Echo Point and what proved to be a really wonderful afternoon. ...

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rickandsuejohnson on October 29, 2007 from Katoomba, Australia

from the travel blog: From the Shire to Middle Earth and back

Nimbin the Way Home - Night 18

We checked out of the Caravan Park by 9 am (actually 10 as daylight savings time had snuck up on us, unbeknowingly) and headed into town for some breakfast to calm the queasy stomachs in the group. All but two of us made it back to the caravan park after the bar last night. Aaron and Jana,...

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exumenius on October 28, 2007 from Nimbin, Australia

from the travel blog: Down Under trip Preparation

Down the Range and to the Sea - Night 17

By some miracle we nearly had everyone up and ready at 7 am today for the drive to Byron Bay. Carrying ten people with all our weekend gear in the back, the troupee was packed tight and ready for the journey. Our trip would take us over much of the Great Dividing Range, an old, eroded string...

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exumenius on October 27, 2007 from Byron Bay, Australia

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Final thoughts....

Well, we are home now! We're happy to be back in our own place, with the doggies and in our own bed. We had an absolute ball, so thanks to everyone who contributed to our travel fund!! Here are our final thoughts: KRISTIAN's...... Favourite place/s: Amsterdam,Great city, easy to get...

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JaneandKristian on October 27, 2007 from Melbourne, Australia

from the travel blog: Jane and Kristian's honeymoon

Pizza Night - Night 16

Last night’s downpour produced just a few minor washouts along the trail, though much standing water remained on the path, suggesting we need to increase the convexity of the gravel cross sections. A task for next week. By the lunch hour, the second track was nearly finished, so we knocked...

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exumenius on October 26, 2007 from Stanthorpe, Australia

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Obligatory East Coast Adventure: Day 1

Cape Trib: 26/10/07 To Brisbane: 20/11/07 It is compulsory whilst backpacking Australia to Do The East Coast or they'll revoke your backpacker card and you won't be able to bulk buy goon and noodles. Everyone does this coast, a lot of people only do this coast which is a damn shame because...

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Koala Bear on October 26, 2007 from Cape Tribulation, Australia

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

Big Things #30

I think this big thing in Cairns, Queensland is a swordfish. Whatever it is, life can't be easy when your face is classed as an offensive weapon.

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Koala Bear on October 26, 2007 from Cairns, Australia

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

Ambitions of Lumberjackery - Night 15

Checking the rain gauge in the morning, showed only 5 millimeters of precipitation last night, hardly the storm event the weathermen were calling for. A quick check of our track showed no damage, the rain, however, had help to pack down the crushed red granite. Today we began work on the...

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exumenius on October 25, 2007 from Stanthorpe, Australia

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

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