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Mar 5, 2008

Byron Bay, New South Wales

THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME As you drive down the east coast and pass from Queensland into New South Wales it's not difficult to see how the place got its name. Mountains: check, valleys: check, green fields full of cows: check, rain: check. Thankfully the rain passed quite quickly. We are staying in the Belongil Beach House. The broc…

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Mar 5, 2008

Byron Bay, New South Wales

THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME As you drive down the east coast and pass from Queensland into New South Wales it's not difficult to see how the place got its name. Mountains: check, valleys: …

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Mar 1, 2008

Brisbane, Queensland

THE HOUSE WITH THE MOUSE We didn't know what to expect from Brisbane as a few people that we have spoken to had said that it had a reputation for being a boring city. It turns out that it's t…

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Feb 25, 2008

Cairns, Queensland

FINDING NEMO The first thing that strikes you about Cairns is how different the landscape is. After flying over hundreds of miles of outback you are suddenly confronted with mountains and tro…

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Feb 22, 2008

Uluru, Northern Territory

HOT ROCKS Our arrival in Ayres Rock coincided with their hottest month of the year. We stepped off the plane to temperatures hovering around 43 degrees - yes degrees!!! On the upside the heat…

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Feb 18, 2008

Perth, Western Australia

SLEEPLESS IN PERTH We arrived in Perth at 6am after our flight was diverted by hurricane Nicholas. When we arrived at our hostel we had another 6 hour wait before our beds were ready and then …

liz Hi both Enjoying your travelogue and still extremely jealous! On the whole, the weather in the UK has been absolutely pants so you are not missing anything. I bumped into Hayley Higgins yesterday, she said she has been following your adventures and sends her love. Hope you are both well and still scouting for rich men to enable you to have a second year travelling (you can ditch them then). Take care Liz XXXX

Jun 4, 2008 on the message board

claire pollock hello rach, you sound like you are having such a great time, im green with envy! went out with the girls last night, all say a big hello. most peole out seem to be pregnant or trying to be pregnant you will come home to baby central.... so glad you are having a good time, i cant wait to hear about peru and brazil, they are on my places to go list. take care, love claire xx

Apr 3, 2008 on the message board

Sam & Tracey Hey matey, How the devil are you? Actually where the devil are you? Two weeks since a posting, are you swimming to Oz? The salt water will do nothing for your complexion, but the exercise will sort the bingo wings out a treat. Take care down under, don't forget to look under the bog seat for those nasty bum-biting spiders. It's not just the horror of the spider, but the shame of checking out that way. Just like Elvis. Shame. Love, Sam & Tracey x

Feb 28, 2008 on the message board

Aime, Jason and Grace Hi both We've enjoyed looking at your photos and reading your blog, looks like you're having a fab time. We look forward to keeping up to date with your travels. Enjoy Australia, and bring Grace back a Koala please. Take care Aime, Jason and Grace. PS. The car's going great :o)

Feb 17, 2008 on the message board

derry bulgo Hello, my mum said i should look at this because it is half term i am bored and my friends are not in. i would like to say nice statues and big buildings from derryg aged 9

Feb 15, 2008 on the message board

Lynn Hi Guys, I have just caught up with your blogs. In the last hour I have travelled from Nepal to Indonesia. You must write a book, you are so funny Rach! If you haven't already been there, you must go to Ubud and Ulawatu. You will really like Ubud very chilled and arty. I suppose it might not be very cheap, can't remember. Were will you be in July. I have just beeked a holiday to Honduras for a bit of R&R and some diving. I can't wait. No holiday at Easter as I have to finish my book I am sick of it now. I have just put a hold on tickets for India next Christmas. Looking forward to the next instalment. Keep well and happy. LynnX

Feb 9, 2008 on the message board

Anwen Hi Rach - just been having a good laugh reading all about your travels. Great stuff - i can hear you talking as if you were in the same room! Anyone told you Wales beat England on Saturday? That was worth a couple of sauvignon blancs. Stay safe & have a wonderful time xx

Feb 4, 2008 on the message board

Elys Holcombe I've just been looking at your photos. Hope you're having a wonderful time! lots of love Elys xxxxxxx

Feb 3, 2008 on the message board

Lyn and Sian Hawkins Hello ther what are you all up 2 ? where will you be going next on your journey. Wheres the best place youve been so far please get back to us see you soon love you all lyn and sian

Jan 27, 2008 on the message board

lou hello!! only just sussed that i can leave you messages here too!!! never been the sharpest tool in the shed!!! have a great Christmas.......and look at your messages on fcebook love you loads lou x x x x x x

Dec 24, 2007 on the message board

Lyn and Sian Hawkins Hi there. Hope all's well with you both as we haven't heard from you in ages. Still in China? We're in Singapore. Very civilised. Just been to Little India and thought of you in big India. Off to Koh Samui tomorow for nine days. Then back here. Will let you know if it's worth a visit. Looking forward to a massage on the beach. Take care and write something soon. Lyn, x. heya its sian are you ok where will you be on christmas and where will you be next? See you soon love Sian.xxxx.!!!!!!

Dec 4, 2007 on the message board

keira Hope you had a lovely birthday and sorry I missed it. Also hope you are ok as have been checking your blogs everyday and not heard from you for a while so hope that everything is fine and you are just having the most wonderful time as so far it sounds as if everything is delightful!!!!! Miss you loads Love Keira and the waltons

Dec 2, 2007 on the message board

Sam & Tracey Happy birthday matey. Hope you sampled a few of the local cocktails, perhaps a small cigar, a fine brandy....... Be honest - did you get rat-arsed on Yeti juice? Take care sweetie, love Sam & Tracey

Nov 27, 2007 on the message board

Liz Happy birthday Rach...................another year older but what a way to celebrate!

Nov 23, 2007 on the message board

Sam Hi Rach, Just wondering....have you had any yak milk yet? If you have, is it really pink? love, Sam x

Nov 22, 2007 on the message board

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