Okay so with over 6000K logged on George the road trip has come to an end. Don't get too upset for us though. We are just turning George in for a boat for a few days. And since George didn't kill us or cause us to kill each other (thus far) I think we are in the clear (but keep your fingers crossed just the same). ;) ;) haha just kidding actually the trip has gone by so quickly. I really think it is because we were always on the move.
Anyway, in just a mere 6 hours we will be stepping onto the Nimrod for a week of diving. Morning, noon and night will be spent in the water looking for the big ones. Since I haven't seen anything that big yet face to face I really have no idea how I am going to react when I do.
Hope everyone is well at home :)
Monday, December 10, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
6000K+
George has successfully taken us over the 6000 kilometer mark today. We arrived in Port Douglas just a little while ago to stop at an info booth on our way to Cape Tribulation.
Port Douglas was the home town for a my Aunt and Uncle and their two daughters some years back and boy would they be surprised to see what it has turned into these days. My phrase of choice would be "The Rodeo Drive of Australia". Every five feet there is either a newer bigger resort or bigger and I would hope better country club.
This has been a busy past 7 days. We have gone to the movies (The Heartbreak Kid - Hysterical Movie that I would love to watch again in the states because what they call Mature a.k.a. PG-13 would definitely be considered 'X' rated at home), visited the aquarium in Townsville, the Queensland Museum, saw the 'Deep Sea' Imax movie, had an adventure with Ocean Rafting (speed boat, snorkeling and beaching it on Whitehead beach in the Whitsundays) and just yesterday we went white water rafting down the Tully river. With hopes we will be hoping on the Skyline today or tomorrow to get a birds eye view of the Daintree Rain Forest.
All in all I am loving it! If I could I would (and I don't think Corrigan would make any arguments about it either) trade in the humidity of the last two days. It has been utterly unbearable to sleep at night. Just as you get ready for bed and think "ah it's not too bad today" you get awoken at midnight or 2 am to the literal "heat of the night". If the book is right though the rain forest will be "naturally cool" and we can finally get a good night sleep. Wish us luck!!!
Port Douglas was the home town for a my Aunt and Uncle and their two daughters some years back and boy would they be surprised to see what it has turned into these days. My phrase of choice would be "The Rodeo Drive of Australia". Every five feet there is either a newer bigger resort or bigger and I would hope better country club.
This has been a busy past 7 days. We have gone to the movies (The Heartbreak Kid - Hysterical Movie that I would love to watch again in the states because what they call Mature a.k.a. PG-13 would definitely be considered 'X' rated at home), visited the aquarium in Townsville, the Queensland Museum, saw the 'Deep Sea' Imax movie, had an adventure with Ocean Rafting (speed boat, snorkeling and beaching it on Whitehead beach in the Whitsundays) and just yesterday we went white water rafting down the Tully river. With hopes we will be hoping on the Skyline today or tomorrow to get a birds eye view of the Daintree Rain Forest.
All in all I am loving it! If I could I would (and I don't think Corrigan would make any arguments about it either) trade in the humidity of the last two days. It has been utterly unbearable to sleep at night. Just as you get ready for bed and think "ah it's not too bad today" you get awoken at midnight or 2 am to the literal "heat of the night". If the book is right though the rain forest will be "naturally cool" and we can finally get a good night sleep. Wish us luck!!!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Alive And Well
And kicking back in the Whitsundays, Australia.
Sorry for not keeping this updated as that was my original intent. When I am back in Melbourne at the end of the month I will do my best to recap the trip, but for now it is off for a day of adventure. We are taking a boat adventure off the coast and onto the very southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. Doing a little snorkeling and well just enjoying the sunshine a bit before the rain sets in this afternoon. It is the beginning of Wet Season here and well if yesterday was any indication of what today will bring I wish I had brought my rainproof clothing!
Tata for now
Sorry for not keeping this updated as that was my original intent. When I am back in Melbourne at the end of the month I will do my best to recap the trip, but for now it is off for a day of adventure. We are taking a boat adventure off the coast and onto the very southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. Doing a little snorkeling and well just enjoying the sunshine a bit before the rain sets in this afternoon. It is the beginning of Wet Season here and well if yesterday was any indication of what today will bring I wish I had brought my rainproof clothing!
Tata for now
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