Just checkin' in. I've got Net access at last - thanks to a near-cyclone.
We've just survived 4 days of torrential rain and 130km winds! Caused us to fold up our little camper and bunker down in a cabin - with SOLID walls - for a few days.
What an experience! I've never heard anything like the rain (couldn't see the worst of it as it was pitch black - night-time and no power, so no lights anywhere).
The rain sounded like we were under a waterfall and it just stayed like that for hours and hours. We were near the sea and the wind and the waves were roaring for days. It sounded as if the waves were coming right up to the cabin. That couldn't really have happened, but knowing this didn't stop me getting out of bed every couple of hours and going out with a torch just to make sure.
Meanwhile, back home in Melbourne, where they were supposed to be having the winter that I'm escaping ... the temperature has been over 20 degrees with clear blue skies!
Travel Bulletin from Di
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dianel
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Travel Bulletin from Di
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Hi Di,
Where abouts are you.
Where abouts are you.
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Hi Jimmy,
We're at Byron Bay on the North coast of New South Wales, Oz. Usually has a beautiful climate at this time of year. I was hoping to watch the whales going by as I did here last year. If they are out there now, the poor things are having a rough ride. Ooh, makes me feel
We're at Byron Bay on the North coast of New South Wales, Oz. Usually has a beautiful climate at this time of year. I was hoping to watch the whales going by as I did here last year. If they are out there now, the poor things are having a rough ride. Ooh, makes me feel
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It looked a lovley place when I went through there on the coach in 1988, I still have the coach time table.
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My Goodness Di!
At least you're o'k, what's the weather doing now?
At least you're o'k, what's the weather doing now?
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Still windy with a few showers about, but nothing like the last few days.
It's been an interesting year natural-disasterwise so far. Wonder what will happen next. I haven't been in an earthquake yet.
It's been an interesting year natural-disasterwise so far. Wonder what will happen next. I haven't been in an earthquake yet.
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You got electricity in the Outback Di? 
The Red Centre of Dreamtime!!
The Red Centre of Dreamtime!!
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Rob wrote:You got electricity in the Outback Di?
The Red Centre of Dreamtime!!
Yeah, Rob, but I get tired of pedalling sometimes.
I'll be in the Red Centre at the end of July. Alice Springs - Caterpillar Dreaming
http://www.intotheblue.com.au/tours/Loc ... .asp?ID=31
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That's where i want to go next time i'm in Australia.Alice Springs.
I loved that film as a kid "A town called Alice".
And it's close to...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOxVc2XV ... re=related
I loved that film as a kid "A town called Alice".
And it's close to...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOxVc2XV ... re=related
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Hi Di we are missing you on here.....xx
what a great life you have you do so much!
let us know where you stop along the way and we can share it with you!
what a great life you have you do so much!
let us know where you stop along the way and we can share it with you!
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I've just been away Di!!
I ought to have my own "Travel bulletin from Rob" to keep you all abreast of my travels!!
Hmmm that's a thought!!
I'll give it a think and get back to you.
I ought to have my own "Travel bulletin from Rob" to keep you all abreast of my travels!!Hmmm that's a thought!!
I'll give it a think and get back to you.
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Rob wrote:I've just been away Di!!
Hmmm that's a thought!!
I'll give it a think and get back to you.
Why bother...didn't know you had even been and gone!
wonderful to have you back though Rob
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Ah bless! Thanks Northern Lassie for those kind words.
I wont bore you with my travels though even if it was somewhere really cool.
Di good luck on your travels and hey its a tough world out there so take care!!
I wont bore you with my travels though even if it was somewhere really cool.
Di good luck on your travels and hey its a tough world out there so take care!!
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Have just spent a week at Hervey Bay, Queensland. Lovely tropical weather - warm (24) and humid. I can feel myself slowing down more every day. The fastest walking pace I can manage is a relaxed saunter. Gee, this is a hard life
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/513808
Heading inland a bit tomorrow, to Cania Gorge - lots of scenery and wildlife (the nice sort - colourful parrots and little kangaroo relatives called 'betongs').
We've bought ourselves one of those mobile wireless broadband connection gadgets, so might be able to get online a bit more often. There's so much going on here that I would love to get involved with.
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/513808
Heading inland a bit tomorrow, to Cania Gorge - lots of scenery and wildlife (the nice sort - colourful parrots and little kangaroo relatives called 'betongs').
We've bought ourselves one of those mobile wireless broadband connection gadgets, so might be able to get online a bit more often. There's so much going on here that I would love to get involved with.
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Hi Di...WoW! 
Looks fabulous.....missing you on here!
But would rather be where you are....than in the ancient dust...that beach!
How long you travelling for Di?
Looks fabulous.....missing you on here!
But would rather be where you are....than in the ancient dust...that beach!
How long you travelling for Di?