Is your name not Bruce?
Sydney. Home to such iconic structures as the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. My former manager came from here too.
Sydney. Home to such iconic structures as the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. My former manager came from here too.
Saturday, 17th July 2004 07:33
Wednesday 14th July - Christchurch to Sydney
A ridiculously uncivilised start to the day, but I wasn't fined, which was a first for me for international airports for a few weeks.
A ridiculously uncivilised start to the day, but I wasn't fined, which was a first for me for international airports for a few weeks.
Wednesday, 21st July 2004 08:30
Thursday 15th July - Sydney
The aquarium and a lot of walking. And a funny film.
The aquarium and a lot of walking. And a funny film.
Wednesday, 21st July 2004 08:30
Friday 16th July - Sydney
Another busy day, this time a trip to the zoo. We saw lots of monkeys for Gav and Jo, the inside of the opera house and another film.
Another busy day, this time a trip to the zoo. We saw lots of monkeys for Gav and Jo, the inside of the opera house and another film.
Wednesday, 21st July 2004 08:31
Saturday 17th July - Sydney
Climbing the Harbour Bridge and watching an opera. No films tonight!
Climbing the Harbour Bridge and watching an opera. No films tonight!
Wednesday, 21st July 2004 08:32
Sunday 18th July - Sydney to Katoomba
A leisurely drive through the Blue Mountains, a few stops for sightseeing along the way.
A leisurely drive through the Blue Mountains, a few stops for sightseeing along the way.
Wednesday, 21st July 2004 08:37
Monday 19th July - Katoomba to Parkes
I accidently spotted some caves on a map, and our guide book said we had to see them. That took up most of the day, but it was worth it.
I accidently spotted some caves on a map, and our guide book said we had to see them. That took up most of the day, but it was worth it.
Wednesday, 21st July 2004 08:38
Tuesday 20th July - Parkes to Canberra
We found The Dish! Unfortunately it wasn't in use today so we only saw it upright, but it was really nice to see.
We found The Dish! Unfortunately it wasn't in use today so we only saw it upright, but it was really nice to see.
Wednesday, 21st July 2004 08:42
Wednesday 21st July - Canberra
Canberra is a modern city, with some interesting architecture.We saw three examples of it in our trip round the capital today: the War Memorial; Parliament House and the National Museum of Australia.
Canberra is a modern city, with some interesting architecture.We saw three examples of it in our trip round the capital today: the War Memorial; Parliament House and the National Museum of Australia.
Saturday, 24th July 2004 03:49
Thursday 22nd July - Canberra to Sydney
All we did today was drive 200 miles from Canberra to Sydney. And we saw Bondi Beach and all the fools surfing in the cold.
All we did today was drive 200 miles from Canberra to Sydney. And we saw Bondi Beach and all the fools surfing in the cold.
Saturday, 24th July 2004 03:50
One small step for man...
Australia is quite big as it turns out. Mountains, trains, caves, trees, dishes and capitals are all on our mini road trip.
Australia is quite big as it turns out. Mountains, trains, caves, trees, dishes and capitals are all on our mini road trip.
Saturday, 24th July 2004 03:51
Friday 23rd July - Sydney to Melbourne
We almost got stopped for importing food into Victoria, but apparently there were no sniffer dogs on duty, so we were safe.
We almost got stopped for importing food into Victoria, but apparently there were no sniffer dogs on duty, so we were safe.
Thursday, 29th July 2004 05:22
Saturday 24th July - Melbourne
A long walk, a film, back to the hostel. Taking it easy.
A long walk, a film, back to the hostel. Taking it easy.
Thursday, 29th July 2004 05:33
Sunday 25th July - Melbourne
We did even less today than yesterday. Went to see I, Robot.
We did even less today than yesterday. Went to see I, Robot.
Thursday, 29th July 2004 05:34
Monday 26th July - Melbourne to Port Campbell
A day of driving, so back to normal really. And Ramsay Street, which was very embarassing and very odd.
A day of driving, so back to normal really. And Ramsay Street, which was very embarassing and very odd.
Thursday, 29th July 2004 05:38
Blub, blub. Madge?
Leaving Melbourne and all the bits on the way to Adelaide along the Great Ocean Road.
Leaving Melbourne and all the bits on the way to Adelaide along the Great Ocean Road.
Thursday, 29th July 2004 05:39
Tuesday 27th July - Port Campbell to Mount Gambier
Carrying on the Great Ocean Road, and plenty of stops for photos. Spent the night in jail.
Carrying on the Great Ocean Road, and plenty of stops for photos. Spent the night in jail.
Thursday, 29th July 2004 05:40
Wednesday 28th July - Mount Gambier to Adelaide
We just drove today. I think I fell asleep a bit.
We just drove today. I think I fell asleep a bit.
Thursday, 29th July 2004 05:41
Thursday 29th July - Adelaide
An opalised plesiosaur, a cricket ground and a bit of a walk.
An opalised plesiosaur, a cricket ground and a bit of a walk.
Monday, 2nd August 2004 07:05
Adelaide
You're dying to know why we spent the night in jail aren't you?
You're dying to know why we spent the night in jail aren't you?
Monday, 2nd August 2004 07:07
Friday 30th July - Adelaide to Brisbane
to airport, plane to Brisbane, shuttle to hostel. Definitely the worst place we've stayed in that doesn't have cockroaches.
to airport, plane to Brisbane, shuttle to hostel. Definitely the worst place we've stayed in that doesn't have cockroaches.
Monday, 2nd August 2004 07:08
Saturday 31st July - Brisbane
Nothing much today, just sorting out our travel plans for the next month.
Nothing much today, just sorting out our travel plans for the next month.
Monday, 2nd August 2004 07:09
Sunday 1st August - Brisbane to Noosa Heads
Happy that we were leaving the horible City Backpackers, we didn't mind too much that we had to get up early to do it.
Happy that we were leaving the horible City Backpackers, we didn't mind too much that we had to get up early to do it.
Monday, 2nd August 2004 07:12
Monday 2nd August - Noosa Heads to Rainbow Beach
Another bus, another beach. Starting to feel like a holiday again.
Another bus, another beach. Starting to feel like a holiday again.
Thursday, 5th August 2004 00:37
Tuesday 3rd August - Fraser Island
Fraser Island is gorgeous: 75 miles of beaches, 47 freshwater lakes, crystal clear streams, dingoes, rainforests and eagles.
Fraser Island is gorgeous: 75 miles of beaches, 47 freshwater lakes, crystal clear streams, dingoes, rainforests and eagles.
Thursday, 5th August 2004 00:52
Wednesday 4th August - Fraser Island to Rainbow Beach
Sand dunes, lakes, more swimming and more dingoes.
Sand dunes, lakes, more swimming and more dingoes.
Thursday, 5th August 2004 00:54
Queensland
Our mini trip up the east coast of Australia.
Our mini trip up the east coast of Australia.
Thursday, 5th August 2004 00:56
Thursday 5th and Friday 6th August - Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach
We seemed to have the monopoly on miserable people today, but after a nap in the afternoon it all felt better again.
We seemed to have the monopoly on miserable people today, but after a nap in the afternoon it all felt better again.
Monday, 9th August 2004 00:58
Saturday 7th August - Whitsunday Islands
An absolutely incredible day in the Whitsunday Islands. This is what paradise looks like. Awesome. We're staying for a couple more days now, Cairns can wait!
An absolutely incredible day in the Whitsunday Islands. This is what paradise looks like. Awesome. We're staying for a couple more days now, Cairns can wait!
Monday, 9th August 2004 01:06
Sunday 8th August - Whitsunday Islands
Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef national park. Really cool day, low visibility under the water though, but still fun.
Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef national park. Really cool day, low visibility under the water though, but still fun.
Monday, 9th August 2004 01:07
Monday 9th August - Airlie Beach
We wandered round the town, posted things home and sunbathed.
We wandered round the town, posted things home and sunbathed.
Friday, 13th August 2004 07:55
Tuesday 10th August - Airlie Beach to Cairns
A long but not that uncomfortable bus ride to Cairns.
A long but not that uncomfortable bus ride to Cairns.
Friday, 13th August 2004 07:57
Wednesday 11th August - Cairns
Rearranged our flights, wandered round Cairns, saw a cathedral. It rained!
Rearranged our flights, wandered round Cairns, saw a cathedral. It rained!
Friday, 13th August 2004 07:59
Thursday 12th August - Cairns to Darwin
A day in the park, and a disappointing flight to Darwin.
A day in the park, and a disappointing flight to Darwin.
Friday, 13th August 2004 08:08
Friday 13th August - Darwin
Only ten days to go and we'll be staying in Raffles!
Only ten days to go and we'll be staying in Raffles!
Friday, 13th August 2004 08:08
Saturday 14th August - Darwin
We booked a couple of trips to the national parks around here, then sat in the sun for the rest of the day.
We booked a couple of trips to the national parks around here, then sat in the sun for the rest of the day.
Friday, 20th August 2004 03:10
Sunday 15th August - Kakadu National Park
Early morning, great day out. Saw crocodiles and poisonous plants and Mikey even played with a dead thing. We're all doomed!
Early morning, great day out. Saw crocodiles and poisonous plants and Mikey even played with a dead thing. We're all doomed!
Friday, 20th August 2004 03:10
Monday 16th August - Darwin
A really lazy day again, we did virtually nothing.
A really lazy day again, we did virtually nothing.
Friday, 20th August 2004 03:12
Tuesday 17th August - Darwin
Another day of doing very little in the hot sunshine.
Another day of doing very little in the hot sunshine.
Friday, 20th August 2004 03:13
Wednesday 18th August - Katherine Gorge
A big day out, looking at wildlife and brilliant red sandstone scenery. All very beautiful indeed.
A big day out, looking at wildlife and brilliant red sandstone scenery. All very beautiful indeed.
Friday, 20th August 2004 03:16
Thursday 19th August - Litchfield National Park
More swimming in waterfalls and plenty of crocodiles. Saw a tree frog and huge termite mounds.
More swimming in waterfalls and plenty of crocodiles. Saw a tree frog and huge termite mounds.
Friday, 20th August 2004 03:17
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