We finally made it - all the way to Cairns! Just over 2000 miles! It really does feel like a big achievement.
Over the last week we have been staying in hotels, motels and hostels due to a combination of rain, too many insects, hot sticky weather and stomach bugs! as you can imagine this was luxury after the tent and very nice to not be disturbed by animals during the night!
Highlights have been the Great Barrier Reef. we spent the day snorkeling in lovely warm water. Although we were covered from head to toe in a rather fetching stinger suit due to all the jellyfish (apparently although we didn't see any!) But we did see many exotic and colourful fish of all sizes. The best bit was seeing a shark and a turtle. It was amazing but we could of done it for far longer - maybe next time!!!! We have been for a cruise on the Daintree river looking for crocodiles but as it was so hot we only saw the one poking his head out of the water. David still wanted to go swimming!
Final thoughts......Australia is a large country and it's not until you get here that you realise that it really is the other side of the world! It is very hot and humid and very difficult to escape this heat. It is full of interesting and varied wildlife - anything that bites we've decided we can do without! We like the country and have had a fantastic time but we wouldn't want to live here!
Big thanks......to everyone who has helped us in Australia - the boys in Gladstone, Barry from Tin Can Bay and of course Bianca in Sydney.
On a sad note.....we have lost our camera and all the photos of the trip so far. Gutted. We hope to replace it soon so we can put more photos in the blog. Next time we will back up the photos sooner!
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From Nana:
Happy Birthday for Tuesday!! I've put £30 in the bank for you - have read all the blog with Jade and enjoyed the new photos! Much love to David as well!
Lots of love, Nana xx
from Jade and Mary:
We are deeply mourning the loss of your camera :[ xx
Hi guys!
Australia sounds fascinating with all the animals. Very jealous you saw a turtle! Duuuude!
Im gutted for you about your camera, but you never know, the hotel may find it still and ring you. Did you get mums message about putting a message on the local radio. She thought if someone found it they may be able to post the camera or even just email the photos to you.
Well, hope you manage to get another one soon. Cant wait to hear all about New Zealand!
Love you loads!
Hugs!
x x x x x
So sorry about your camera you may still get it back - miracles DO happen!
Hope you have a lovely, Birthday Zoe, love and hugs to you both,
Mum and Dad xxx
Hi friends hope your journey to New zealand was a safe one. Sorry to hear about your camara.
Zoe you have made the cover of Diocese Of Ely website along with Sue & Anita (Bar be que fame)If you get a chance look it up. And while on the subject of loosing things. Did you lose a pair of glasses back home in blighty David?? As while using Jimmy's van I came across a pair that look like yours??? And as they don't suit me I thought I had better mention it to you before I sell them. After all, while you're living it up - globe trotting (yes I am jealous bitter and twisted) some of us here are having to deal with living through a recession. No football news to report as Histon's game was postponed at the week end due to a water logged pitch. I hope your pride is not too dented after the "snake" episode while camping last week my friend. I'm praying that you hearts grow more and more open to God & all his wonderful purposes he has for you - and be sure to ask for fresh bread daily! Love you both - the SMIFFS!
Zoe is having a great Birthday. She was lucky enough to be given breakfast in bed in our new home in Auckland. We are now off into the city to find a job.
Smithy, Glasses are not mine but I did lose some goggles in the sea so if they turn up can you hold ontop them for me. Shame about Histon games being off at least Burton dropped points. Great news about Beck staying and never mind Damion leaving.
Any news on the clemo and dave comment party?
Happy birthday to you! hope you've had a good birthday a by the time we are writing this your day will be over. continue to have a fantastic journey and we are all watching jealously. with love to you both, from the adams family xxxxxxx
Ref clemo & david c. i did show clemo on friday gone how to leave a comment. He told me on monday that he sent an account of his holland adventure something must have gone wrong i try and show him again later this week. dave c was really pleased that you sent him a txt on sunday - he came to church on sunday with us and enjoyed it - hope you find enjoyable work, god bless for now. Oh yes nearly forgot we managed to get our 1st stage application for allotment funding accepted - 2nd time of trying - now must make 2nd stage application so god willing we will be successful - just in time for when you return home - think of all that free exercise available to you - I`ll save you some digging.
This is gonnabe short cos someone has sent me your camera. Could cost serious money??
Got an address in NZ...it'll be a lovely surprise-- for you. I'm presently in Tasmania. An aged aunt came thru. I'll send camera to Brit Consulate in Auckland.
By the way; almost forgot.photos on the camera to be published in this weeks Sunday Sport. You'll soon have a fan club
Hi folks just to let u know we recieved your parcel yesterday - thanks we'll distribute goodies as requested. Iris, Sue's mam especially likes your latest postcard!!! Be in touch soon - god bless you as always.
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