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15th
So we had to wait on our midnight bus so we got dropped off by our hostel shuttle and decided to go to the cinema, but of course we had our huge rucksacks, so walking in to the cinema was really funny. The guy then told us it happened a lot and we could pop our bags in their cupboard while we watch the film J We got a frozen Coke (our new fav drink) and watched "Its Complicated" with Meryl Streep, was really good !! So then walked back over to bus stop where we bumped in to Helena again, a girl we have seen a few times. Our bus was loooong but we all managed to sleep a good 8 hours which was fab, and woke at about 7 for some breaky. Then they put a film on - Inkheart - you should watch it mum - think you'd like it - bit like lord of the rings. So that passed some time too !
We then arrived about 2:30pm and check into our Beaches hostel and went for a wander. We had a pad thai for lunch but was no where near anything like I had in Thailand L We had an early night as early start for Whitsundays next day J Woo !
So the day had arrived !! We checked out had some breaky and wandered down to the marina to wait for our boat. We got chatting to the people waiting, everyone seemed really nice and were mostly English for once J So we boarded and had some lunch whilst they ran through what we would be doing, were shown to our little cabins and introduced to the girls we'd be sharing with, who had to literally clamber on our bed to get to theirs, so it was cosy !! Luckily they were really nice !
Then there was a bit of a journey until our 1st stop so we all got chatting and had a seat up the front. Then for snorkeling, we had to wear stinger suits so we all looked rather fetching !! Was great fun, lots to see, but wasn't as clear as I imagined.
We then arrived at our spot for the night and had a fab bbq, the food was so good ! We then had a slideshow of all the days photos and watched a film about sharks !!
Next day was what Lou and I had most been looking forward to - Whitehaven beach - and it didn't disappoint !! It was amazing, so gorgeous, just as it looks in the pictures, swirling sands and azure sea J
We wandered down on the to beach - took all the touristy photos and then had a dip in the sea - again having to wear our suits though.
We saw a huge stingray and I even saw a baby shark - was weird, thought I would run a mile, but was kind of chasing after it to try and get a pic ;) Missed it though L
We then headed back to the boat, and had some yummy nachos waiting for us !! J We then headed to Luncheon Bay for more snorkeling where we were jumping off the back of the boat ! Then again found a sheltered spot for the night and another fab bbq and amazing sunset.
Next morning was an early rise for a sunset snorkel. Was all a bit eary though and we didn't stay in long - later to find out there was a shark in there !!! Thank goodness I didn't see it !! Would've flapped my flippers so hard id be on top of the water I think !! We then just sunbathed on the deck on the way back which was lovely, oooh after a hot tub !!
That night we all met up in our hostel as the boat had arranged a table for us, so was nice to see everyone and we had dinner & drinks J
19th
Got to speak to lil sis this morning, was so nice !! Miss you !!!
Was sooo hot today - we went for a breaky but couldn't be out in the sun so we went to supermarket. Then to Peter Pan which is a travel agent to book up the Magic Bus for NZ J So that's all sorted just need to work out what to do when now.
Home cooked pasta tonight and just chilled out.
20th
We got the 7am bus today to Townsville and arrived and got the ferry over to Magetic Island, checked in to the BASE Hostel, which is right on the beach and gorgeous !! Met up with Lisa & Jamie, was Lisas bday. Had a nice afternoon then dinner in the hostel with the girls in our room, one of which Laura, is my age, used to be an account manager and quit her job too ! Was spooky !
Then had night in the hostel bar J
Next day we all met up for breaky and arranged to hire a car between the 5 of us to see more of the island. There were nice beaches and bays and we did a 2 hour walk to the fort which had views of the whole island, was amazing. Its such a little paradise.
Today we are just relaxing and catching up with bits and pieces, might post some clothes home - as have far too many !! Hope all are well, tell me your news !! Is anyone reading these? ! haha xxx
Lots of love xxx
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