Hello one and all... B here and this is the first blog entry that I will make on this trip. Up until now I have been unable to get to the keyboard as someone else is more keen than I. Hope you liked the last photos as Grete spent 2 hours in rehab trying to upload them... (FYI Rehab is a coffe shop in Port Douglass) The weather here is a lovely 31 today but a bit windy. The effect of this wind is that any trip out to The Great Barrier Reef is going to be a...

Well we are now in Port Douglas - we decided to stay two nights. Last night we headed to a great littel seafood restaurant right on the water - infact the seating area is on a boardwalk above the water - although the water was a bit murky - we could see all the little (and some big) fish swimming around in the water... very nice - especially when a patron at another table threw over a fish carcas which started a feeding frenzy!! Today is VERY warm, with a light...

Hi All, Well we have made it to Queensland. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. Reminiscent of the Zululand coast - sugarcane, palm trees, gorgeous beaches and ancient rainforests. Martina - WOW! I look forward to the news on the dress and shoes. The team deserve recognition for all their work - sorry I will miss it. Our time in Melbourne was very good. The wedding was a great occasion - CONGRATULATIONS to Matt & Lucy. It was great to catch up with fri...

Well, we have made it to Melbourne. (Michael, you will be glad to know... just in time for B's brother's wedding on Saturday). We hope to catch up with family and friends whilst here. Tomorrow we are off to get all our vaccinations (as promised Mum!). Not having health cover here means it could be quite costly - but a price we are willing to pay. Yesterday we were at the Melbourne Zoo. Fun day out - although very crowded with misbehaving kiddies and franti...

Hello all, we are in hobart and having a ball even if it is a little cool. Wedding today and thus rushing to iron shirt now.... cheers, B&G