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So much has happened since I last updated the blog. We spent two days on Magnetic Island, unfortunately missed the full moon partry as it fell on the Easter weekend and they are quite strict over Easter time. On the Island we stayed at a hostel called Base, which is situated right on the beach and some of the A frame dorms open straight onto the beach. On our second day we decided to hire a convertible Moke. This was a great way to explore and look around the Island. We spent the morning at Horseshoe Bay as it has a Stinger net. It's still stinger season here and in the words of the great late Steve Irwin "One sting from these beautys and its INSTANT DEATH!" From here we walked to Radical Bay. After a very steep hike for about 45 mins we eventually arrived to find that although it was very nice and private, the bay was just like most other bays and probably not that "Radical" after the mission to get there! That afternoon we hiked upto the second highest point of the Island which was used as an army base in the 2nd world war. The views from the lookout and gun towers were amazing!
From magnetic Island we jumped back onto the ferry taking us over to Townsville. As it was Easter the bus from the ferry terminal was not opperating so with our heavy packs straped to our backs we walked to the coach terminal.
After a 5hour journey we arrived in Airle Beach. All the local hostels were fully booked so we had to settle for a cabin about 1.6k from the main strip. We are getting very good at walking now!! The site was really nice so we booked for a total of 3 nights. Most of our time here was spent sailing on the Whitsundays. This was quite an exprience as the sea was quite choppy and we all ended up completely soaked as the waves crashed over the side of the boat. Each day we would sail to different Islands drop the ancor and head off for some snorkelling. This was definatley the highlight of the trip so far. The Coral Reef and the fish were unbeliveable! Each night myself and Jo ended up camping on one of the Islands as the boat was fully booked. This actually ended up to be a result as the small cabins would have made a midget feel cramped! One morning when the small tender boat came to take us back to the main boat Jo fell in the sea as she tried to climb in. Very funny at the time but as we were all to shortly find out we all got soaked by more waves crashing over the side as we ventured out in to the open waters. After a total of three days out at sea it was a relief to get back onto dry land. That night the whole boat went out for drinks, not sure if it was the drinks but it still seemed like I was still swaying for the next 24hours.
Well that sums most of it up I think. Just hanging around now for 2 hours waiting for the coach to take us to Rainbow Beach. The journey is the biggest so far and will be over night taking approx 13 hours! From here we are going to Fraser Island to do a 3 day self drive safari and then after that we are going Kayaking with dolphins which should be good, although we did go to the shark meusum this afternoon and having some second thoughts about it all now!!
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