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Australia in Review

Posted on August 24, 2016 by murray

Overall this was a very positive trip to Australia. We got to see our AWL (away with leave) kids. Even though we have been to Aus before, it is big, we got to scratch the surface of a completely different … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Brisbane

Posted on July 14, 2016 by murray

Some thoughts on Brisbane and Queensland in general, and some bits and pieces we missed in our last few blogs. First, Chinatown. We strolled through yesterday and it was early in the morning but it was dead. I think we … Continue reading →

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Coffs Harbour in a Morning

Posted on July 11, 2016 by murray

Arrived at Coffs Harbour and headed to the ocean front road expecting to eye the beach. Odd but there is a forest between the beach and the ocean. You cannot even see the water. Today is most about touring the … Continue reading →

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Farther South

Posted on July 10, 2016 by murray

After a week of staying put in the Gold Coast we hit the road headed south to Coffs Harbour. A couple of former Snow Valley employees moved here and since we are within driving distance a visit is in the … Continue reading →

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The Koala Story

Posted on July 6, 2016 by murray

Once upon a time, a long time ago in a back room of the parliament buildings in Canberra, Australia, the marketing group for the Department of Tourism sat lementing the fact that tourism has become big buisness around the world … Continue reading →

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More Local Touring

Posted on July 4, 2016 by murray

Morning destination, The Spit. This spit extends north from Main Beach/Surfer’s Paradise. The land has been claimed for what was in the 1970’s a narrow penninsula of sand. It is now built on, although not extensively and is somwhat manicured … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts about a Road Trip

Posted on July 1, 2016 by murray

Australians and ditch camping. Oh ya there are caravan parks (campgrounds) and some of them occupy some prime real estate. Right on the ocean’s edge with a beach below but it seems it is acceptable to camp just about anywhere. … Continue reading →

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The Road Trip Continues

Posted on June 30, 2016 by murray

Once again we arrive at dusk. It is not for lack of trying but the darkness is upon us. Hervey Bay is a complete surprise. I expected another small sea side town and holy cow it is a city, and … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Day 2 – Bowen to Yeppoon

Posted on June 28, 2016 by murray

Quiet night in Bowen. It was as if we were in the wilderness. No noise what so ever. Strange small town but if you want to get away from it all this seems like the place. Our first goal for … Continue reading →

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4 dive day

Posted on June 21, 2016 by murray

6.30 wake up. We’re up anyway but there is a knock on the door. Quick breakfast. Cereal. Wet suits are still wet and there is no warm weather to warm them. Cold and slimmy. Geesh what a way to wake … Continue reading →

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