Hotel Ibis Townsville

... the BCC glasshouses on wheels). The air conditioning was struggling to keep up and Jo had the curtain pulled across to stop the sun burning her exposed flesh. <br><br>A milestone for the trip was to see the odometer click over 100 000 kms. Approximately one tenth of the engines capability according to Cummins. Our journey was now heading back to civilisation as we knew it. Traffic ...

... We couldn&#8217;t move from here til Monday when the computer specialist was open, so we bunkered at the free camp for a few days, spending Sunday in Townsville on the Strand.<br><br> After enjoying the market in the mall we moved onto the Strand area. It is a fabulous place to spend the day without having to pay for any entertainment. We played in the water playground and walked along the bike path to the ...

... also supports a significant defence presence along with the main campus of James Cook University, so visitors are well catered for with a complete range of accommodation, nightlife, cultural and leisure pursuits. <br><br><br><br>"Beautiful Magnetic Island is just a 20-minute ferry ride offshore, and a ...

... home. The rest of the day was pretty laid back - Jeremy, Denzel and Ethan went for a bike ride while Elijah and I went for a stroll along the beach and to the park. The kids had fun playing with a few others that have turned up over the past couple of days and Denzel was being chased and patted on the head by 2 little girls - make Dad proud!<br>

... and EATING!!! The most fabulous food we had ever had. After the cruise we made our way further north along the coast to Townsville where we left our car and took a ferry to Magnetic Island to spend three nights. A very tropical island with almost 80% being national park. On one hike we saw three koalas!! Attended ...

Thursday went to Townsville lookout, went to the aquarium - pretty much looks like Finding Nemo - Bruce included! Lots of crazy wee creatures, and a walk thru tunnel under the predator tank.<br><br>Which is where I'll introduce you to Sharky, my new travel companion for the next 8 weeks. Found him at the aquarium, he's well excited for ...

... credit cards etc... but I don't mind, I am off on a trip to the Northern Territory and it will be really cool and I will see lots of things then... I also say goodbye to my two little angels Marcus and Dominique. I have no idea how I would have done it without them. I am certain that I would not have found my paseport without their help.... Thank you my angels!!!! :o)))<br><br>A parenthesis to the story... I have never ever witnessed blatent racism like I have here... Australia ...

... But we got really close and they were so gorgeous and relaxed they don't really seem bothered by your prescence. At the top of the hill, we stood on the forts and looked out over the beautiful horseshoe bay and watched the sun begin to set before making our way back down in the twilight. After quick showers we had dinner and then went down to the bar to listen to the live band and have a gin and tonic and a beer before bed ...

... pull out the peace signs?!<br><br> <br><br>If I didn't know better I'd swear that Katie was smiling ;)<br><br> <br><br>As we approached our final cable, when the heavens opened above us and it absolutely TIPPED it down. <br ...