The Whitsundays are normally a great way to see the Great Barrier Reef. I was booked onto a three day tour with two nights on South Molle Island. The thought of three solid days on a boat feeling seasick really wasn't for me so I was pretty happy with my choice. Day one it rained non stop. The plan was to go straight to the Island but during the two hour boat ride we all got so wet and couldn't wait for a warm shower once we had got off! The island bar was ...

Hello from Brisbane! We have finally escaped the rain - at least for the time being! The humidity here though comes as quite a shock! It was 80% today and is set to stay at that sort of level for the rest of the week! I have no idea how I will cope in Asia! Brisbane city is much smaller than either Melbourne or Sydney. The shopping is pretty good and I have replaced much of my wardrobe already! On the Southbank there is what is known as 'City Beach'. It...