Budget Friendly World Travel
Art on the beach When one thinks of a surfers paradise, visions of tropical islands, hula girls or guys, umbrella drinks, grass shacks, hammocks and perfect glassy waves peeling off an easily accessible point with nobody out surfing. Coconuts dropping whenever one needs a little more food to complement the lobsters which have just walked… Continue reading 9 – Surfers Paradise
On the walk to the station met a girl from Copenhagen. We discussed the merits of said city at some length having just visited there last November. Had commented on how sunburned she was. She said it really hurt. She had laid out in the sun for an hour from 11 – 12...worst times to… Continue reading 8 – Brisbane
Up at 5:30 even though the alarm was set for 5:45 giving me plenty of time for a leisurely morning...or so I thought. Again the luck had been good. Room mate had caught the late bus so the room was all mine to ramble around in early morning without fear of waking someone. Had my… Continue reading 7 – Heading for Noosa
Roo's Another night with no one else in the suite. Awesome. Had until 10am to putter around. It was hot and sunny. Didn't want to hang outside. Perfect. Had the Doctor appointment at 2pm which kind of eliminated the possibility of a daytime adventure. Swam in the pool for the morning workout. Caught up on… Continue reading 6 – Agnes Waters – 1770
Airle Lagoon at sunset While checking out, noticed a couple of Dutch girls also checking out who had been nice. Said hello. Asked if they were taking the ferry. They said they were. They were also taking the same bus as I toward Airlie Beach. We traveled together on the bus and then the ferry.… Continue reading 5 – Airlie Beach
Another early departure at 7:30 on the hostel shuttle bus to town. Got dropped off next to the greyhound bus stop. Our driver for the day was a mellow fellow named Steve. Long gray/white hair neatly tied back with bushy trimmed beard. He patiently explained to many people that one had to have the ticket… Continue reading 4 – Magnetic Island
The Dive team - Dancy on the left Up too early...darn phone automatic time zone decided it was an hour earlier than it was so the alarm went off at 5:15 am instead of the 6:15 am it had been set for. Tossed and turned for a bit then got up. Night before had moved… Continue reading 3-Great Barrier Reef Dive
Auckland as seen from Rangitoto The day was sunny and clear in the 60 – 70 degree range. A perfect one for a nautical adventure, albeit a very brief one. The actual boat trip would be about a half hour to 45 minutes to get to Rangitoto. Went down to the docks early (or so… Continue reading 22 – Rangitoto
Up relatively early to head for the airport. Took a shuttle there and checked in. Did the wait for the plane dance until it was time to fly. Got to see the mountains in the distance as we flew north on a cool (29 degrees this morning in Christchurch.) bright day. Good flight of about… Continue reading 21 – Auckland revisited
Rain came down in a steady flow as the day began. A gray day in Sydney. Good time to go. All packed up. Headed for the train to the airport. Decided to walk the few blocks to the direct station. Might have brought the rain cover for my pack and tried to use it on… Continue reading 2 – Cairns
Adventures with Kevco 