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Mar 18, 2009

Christchurch, New Zealand

So the day we landed in Christchurch was the day after St Patricks day..we enjoyed our last night in Sydney saying goodbye to friends a little too much...we arrived back at the hostel about 3am and had to get up at 5am to leave for the airport. Me and Jo boarded the plane and instantly passed out, neither of us made it past the safety instr…

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Mar 18, 2009

Christchurch, New Zealand

So the day we landed in Christchurch was the day after St Patricks day..we enjoyed our last night in Sydney saying goodbye to friends a little too much...we arrived back at the hostel about 3a…

New blog entry posted

Mar 17, 2009

Sydney, New South Wales

SYDNEY.....THE END...... Blue Mountains... Panda, Jo and Katherine booked a fabulous trip through Wicked Travel (where Panda worked) to the Blue Mountains! We spent ages in a mini bus to be ta…

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Feb 9, 2009

Bondi, New South Wales

On January 2nd we move into our flat on Bondi Beach!! Very exciting! We get to the flat and it is not in a clean state! So we whack on the Sex and the City sound track, put on rubber gloves an…

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Feb 9, 2009

Sydney, New South Wales

We finally arrive in Sydney after a gruelling over night greyhound. We meet Jo in the hostel as she had to travel ahead of us as we couldn't all get on the same greyhound, Jo's own fault as sh…

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Feb 9, 2009

Port Macquarie, New South Wales

So we arrive in Port Macquarie all upset to be welcomed into a great hostel. It was like the hostel we stayed in in Thailand. It was a little house with a pool in the garden! This was to be ou…

Paula Hi families!! It's Panda, just to let you know that me and Jo have created a new site to carry on our blog for when we all separate!! It's www.statravelblogs.com/lifesabeachpart2 Love you all xxx

Feb 18, 2009 on the message board

Mum and Dad Loud Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jo Jo, Happy Birthday to you. Have a great day. All our love Mum, Dad, Christopher, Sweep, Sooty and Samxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jan 30, 2009 on the message board

Mandy and Tony Cairns happy birthday to the "twins" - congrats on your job Tom - lots of love Mum and Dad xx

Jan 17, 2009 on the message board

Mandy and Tony Cairns Hi all, Chin(s) up everybody, jobs will come, soak up the sun and go for long walks - just think of the exercise. Its freezing here so be thankful for the sunshine, Good luck to you all. Jordan, love you loads and Tom too, Love to everybody Mum and Dad xxxxx

Jan 15, 2009 on the message board

Grandma and Grandad Loud Hi Jo, was great to hear you babbling on Christmas day, even though we couldn't understand a word you said. Glad you're enjoying yourself and hope you're more settled now. give me a ring sometime and I'll ring you straight back. Take care, love you lots, the fogies. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jan 10, 2009 on the message board

Mum, Dad and Ben Hi all, happy new year. Good news about the apartment. It sounds great. It will be nice to be in place for a while I'm sure. Take care, and hope the job hunting is successful. Loads of love Mum, Dad and Ben xxxxxxx

Jan 2, 2009 on the message board

Mum and Dad Loud HAPPY NEW YEAR GLOBETROTTERS Hope you all had a great time XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dec 31, 2008 on the message board

Mandy and Tony Cairns Hi Jordan, Tom and girls. I know we speak everyday, but Dad and me would just like to wish you all a happy new year, and good luck with the job hunting!! Lots of love to you all Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dec 30, 2008 on the message board

Mum and Dad Loud Dear Jo and the Gang, Wishing you all a wonderful christmas. Hope you have a great day on the beach. Look forward to speaking to you on Christmas Day. Take care. All our love Mum, Dad, Christopher, Sweep, Sooty and Samxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dec 23, 2008 on the message board

tina wright Hi Katherine, sounds like you're having a great time. Don't worry the weather in Oz is always a bit unsettled until Xmas but enjoy cos its gonna get very hot soon. Looking forward to seeing you in NZ in May. I've forwarded your email to Anna who will no doubt make contact with you and will love to see you in Queenstown which will blow you away in winter, you won't want to leave much to your mothers despair!!! Have a great Downunder Christmas, Love Tina

Dec 16, 2008 on the message board

Mandy and Tony Cairns Hi babes, just a short message. Could not sent xmas crackers because of powder in them - something to do with the snapping tape inside - but everything on way. All the loose sweeties are yours Jordan, but I'm sure you will share with everyone!! Lots of love and hugs and kisses Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dec 15, 2008 on the message board

Mandy and Tony Cairns Hiya all! Glad you're still having a blast!! Uncle Lee and Auntie Junie send their love Jordan. Tip Toes says Hi! Mary next door asked after you and so did Uncle Bill at number 6. Pam's niece Toni also asked after you and Kimmy and gan got your postcard - I don't know if I told you or not - Keep having an amazing adventure posting parcel this weekend, something in it for everyone for christmas, lots of love and hugs and kisses Mum and Dad xxxxxx

Dec 10, 2008 on the message board

Ben Wats up sis! I see ur having a great time! Coming up to xmas so going to be fun wen we brake up. Well it looks like the weather is better there than here it is really cold!!!!! Well better be going sorry for not speaking to you the otha day! have a good time sis!XXXXXXXXXXXX

Dec 7, 2008 on the message board

Mandy and Tony Cairns Hi guys!! Nice to hear from you - twice in one day!! Welshys, you are really sweet, but you do talk a load of crap!! Ha Ha Ha!! Love you lots Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Nov 27, 2008 on the message board

Mandy and Tony Cairns Hi everyone, including welshy's and the luke's, glad you had a fantastic time on fraser island - even if you were pissed most of the time. Your blogs are really funny always make me laugh!! glad you got some heels Jordan, I did tell you to take some!! Mummy is always right!! Keep on having a blast and try to cut down on the Goon - only kidding - go for it LARGE!! Lots of love to everyone xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Nov 21, 2008 on the message board

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Bangkok, Thailand 25-Aug-2008
Chiang Mai, Thailand 26-Aug-2008
Bangkok, Thailand 01-Sep-2008
Kanchanaburi, Thailand 05-Sep-2008
Hua Hin, Thailand 07-Sep-2008
Koh Samuie, Thailand 09-Sep-2008
Koh Phangan, Thailand 12-Sep-2008
Phuket, Thailand 16-Sep-2008
Krabi, Thailand 19-Sep-2008
Melaka, Malaysia 21-Sep-2008
Singapore, Singapore 06-Oct-2008
Darwin, Northern Territory 12-Oct-2008
Cairns, Queensland 15-Oct-2008
Mission Beach, Queensland 22-Oct-2008
Townsville, Queensland 26-Oct-2008
Magnetic Island, Queensland 28-Oct-2008
Airlie Beach, Queensland 29-Oct-2008
Whitsunday Island, Queensland 01-Nov-2008
Airlie Beach, Queensland 03-Nov-2008
Agnes Water, Queensland 05-Nov-2008
Rainbow Beach, Queensland 10-Nov-2008
Fraser Island, Queensland 13-Nov-2008
Noosa Heads, Queensland 16-Nov-2008
Brisbane, Queensland 18-Nov-2008
Surfers Paradise, Queensland 22-Nov-2008
Byron Bay, New South Wales 06-Dec-2008
Port Macquarie, New South Wales 13-Dec-2008
Sydney, New South Wales 20-Dec-2008
Bondi Beach, New South Wales 02-Jan-2009