Sorry it has taken so long to post... I am currently in a campground in Brisbane. Been here for three days, and we're going to Fraser Island at the end of the week. The reason that I haven't posted for a while is simply that, like almost EVERYTHING else in Australia, internet is very expensive and free wireless is almost impossible to find. I tried to post at a McDonald's in Airlie Beach (free WiFi) but it was painfully slow.
Brisbane is in its winter... Days are crisp and windy (think Vancouver in March or October without the rain.) It is very sunny here!! But not fun tenting because the nights are so cold.
Airlie Beach / Whitsunday Islands was AMAZING. I will post pictures soon. Excellent sailing excursion. Must try scuba diving soon with doctor's note. Did lots of snorkeling though. The day before, we took a high-speed catamaran out to the Great Barrier Reef, where the snorkeling was, well, great! But the highlight of the trip so far has been taking a helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef in the front seat of a glass-bottom helicopter. Totally a wonderful experience for anyone. The Heart Reef brings in something like $30 million dollars worth of tourism revenue for the state of Queensland. I too a couple of great photos which I will post.
Unhappy to report that the only wallabies and kangaroos I have seen have been roadkill. I am looking forward to an improvement here!! Lots of colourful marine life while in the ocean, some cool birds (mostly pests) and a few friendly cats. Hoping to see more Australian wildlife soon!!
Will try to post again soon! Off to the Sunshine Coast tomorrow, then Fraser Island on the weekend. Am now going to put on multiple layers of clothing to get in my sleeping bag.
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