Monthly Archives: June 2012

Melbourne and Mentally Worn.

Posted on 06/28/2012 by John

Another day on the road and we arrive at our final destination. We’re in Melbourne for a couple of days, giving us enough time to see the place properly on a free bus that tours the city. The wife has … Continue reading →

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Sydney, Canberra, Possums and the Magna Carta

Posted on 06/25/2012 by John

As we’ve travelled through New South Wales we’ve passed near Hexham, Stockton, Durham and Swansea. We made a point of visiting the coastal town of Newcastle, but on driving through thought better of it as two orange faced girls in … Continue reading →

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Sawtell, Belmont, Palm Beach and Sydney

Posted on 06/23/2012 by John

The days and the miles pass quickly even though everything is measured in kilometeres. Most of civilisation in Australia is on the outer edges of the continent, certainly in Queensland and New South Wales, so it’s great if you like … Continue reading →

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Solid Gold Coast

Posted on 06/18/2012 by John

The water is warm and soft, walking along Miami beach I can see Surfers Paradise through a blue haze in the far off distance, a range of skyscrapers jutting out into the ocean like a piece of concept art from … Continue reading →

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Knackered on the Far Side of the World

Posted on 06/14/2012 by John

Finally arrived in Brisbane after a looong series of flights, stopping over Singapore where the airport toilets have a diagram on the wall showing you how to use  them, for any folk who didnt consider sitting down bum first as … Continue reading →

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