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- Day 130
- Friday, July 1, 2022
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitude: 97 m
AustraliaThe Caves23°9’56” S 150°29’29” E
Capricorn caves
July 1, 2022 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Well I got to rockhampton and it started to rain hopefully doesn't follow us up the coast. So to dodge the rain we decided to go to a place called Capricorn caves.
It's was an amazing above groundRead more
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- Day 136
- Thursday, July 7, 2022
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- AustraliaWhitsunday Cairn20°9’27” S 148°57’17” E
Airlie beach / the boat trip
July 7, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
So I arrived in airlie beach and all it did was rain none stop and we were due to go on a boat trip in a couple of day. Luckily Wednesday morning we woke up to glorious sunshine and it stay that way.Read more
TravelerYou are so so lucky. Life on the ocean wave, what could be better? Feeling very jealous now Jen. Scuba diving in the crystal clear waters in Aus'. It doesnt get much better than that. You're killing that bucket list before you're 21. Leave some for later life !!! Can't wait to see whats next ?????? xxxx
TravelerOh you little darling,"your at it again",having the best time ever,it looks absolutely beautiful,the sea so clear,and to see stingrays ,how amazing.The boat looks very luxurious, you certainly are ,living the high life darling,enjoy ever minute.love you lots."keep posting" love N & N xx
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- Day 138
- Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 8:00 AM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- AustraliaShute Harbour Airport20°16’39” S 148°45’19” E
Is it a bird, is it a plane
July 9, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
So you may think I'm mad
But
I did it
I jumped out a plane
And it was AMAZING
it was a great way to see everything
TravelerOmg your braver than me, you were smiling as you were sitting ready to jump, well done x
TravelerJenny darling, you are truely amazing and inspirational. there is absolutley nothing that phases you. You are certainly living your best life. What incredible memories and stories you can hold on for ever. This stage of you life is just beginning. Hold on for the ride of your life XXXXXXX
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- Day 139
- Sunday, July 10, 2022
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- AustraliaNelly Bay19°9’36” S 146°51’21” E
Magnetic island
July 10, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We spent the day on magnetic island and it was beautiful. Saw so much in just one day defiantly should of stayed another day. We saw wild wallabies and wild koala, it was amazing to see them living inRead more
TravelerHi Jen, Its great to pick up your story again after so long off line. Magnetic Island look fabulous. Wonderful views and incredible wildlife around every corner. Its a place that will "draw" to back ........ Tee Hee !!??? Looks like the weather has finally inproved. The know what they say ...... "The sun always shines on the righteousness". Thats you baby !!!!!! xxxxxxx
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- Day 142
- Wednesday, July 13, 2022
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 4 m
- AustraliaStafford Point16°55’7” S 145°46’51” E
Cairns
July 13, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Wow cairns is amazing it really isn't a city well doesn't feel like it.
I spent a good couple of days looking round and spending too much money.
Then today we went on a rainforest and waterfallRead more
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- Day 161
- Monday, August 1, 2022
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 209 m
- AustraliaBoonara26°4’21” S 152°2’37” E
Back to reality
August 1, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Been back at work for a few weeks now.
Had a really good day today pretty busy got all the horses off the hill to worm and vaccinate all of them as well as sorting and weaning a few bull calves out.Read more
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- Day 165
- Friday, August 5, 2022 at 2:14 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 266 m
- AustraliaGoomeri26°10’56” S 152°4’9” E
Celebrations
August 5, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Had q lovely day today for my birthday has a nice girly day with beck got a pedicure then a lovely lunch. Then in the evening they had organised a surprise birthday party for which which is so lovelyRead more
TravelerHow lovely Jen. Looks like you had a great 21st birthday surrounded by nice friends, being pampered rotten and lots of great presents. I'm so glad you had wonderful time celebrating your special day. xxx xxx 😙😙
TravelerHappy 21st Jenny!!! Hope you had a lovely day, so glad they made it special for you!! Look at that cake! 😍
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- Day 168
- Monday, August 8, 2022
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 1,008 m
- AustraliaMount Beef30°38’26” S 151°30’6” E
New job in a shearing shed
August 8, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
So yesterday I moved down to new England in NSW and it is defiantly called that fir a reason hell its cold.
Had my first day as a rouse about today and I got on surprisingly well hopefully I only getRead more
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- Day 172
- Friday, August 12, 2022
- 🌧 9 °C
- Altitude: 1,082 m
- AustraliaUralla30°36’58” S 151°35’10” E
First week in the shed
August 12, 2022 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
Well it's different.
The wool is worth so much out here it's crazy they sort each piece out I to individual piles test it then sort it to which type of wool it is. All the young sheep the wool isRead more
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- Day 178
- Thursday, August 18, 2022
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 1,057 m
- AustraliaWollun30°50’33” S 151°26’57” E
New sheds
August 18, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Since I have been down in NSW in the shearing shed I went to two other sheds after the first one. It was really interesting to see how other people set their sheds up and how differently they processRead more
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- Day 181
- Sunday, August 21, 2022
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 437 m
- AustraliaKingaroy26°32’29” S 151°50’16” E
Bacon fest
August 21, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
So on Saturday I came back to back and Craig and we went to bacon fest on Saturday which was really great.
There was all sorts there as well as a big smokery competition and even taste testing whichRead more
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- Day 187
- Saturday, August 27, 2022
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- AustraliaUrangan25°16’57” S 152°54’3” E
Hervey bay
August 27, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
This weekend we all went to Harvey Bay to watch brax play football so we decided to go for the weekend.
It was a beautiful weekend great weather great food. And I even fed turtles at the aquarium.Read more
TravelerHi Jen,lovely to see you still enjoying life " down under"the beaches look stunning,and the food."the children must love you being there to play with them,and a rest from farming for you" We love you lots and lots darling,enjoy every minute out there,before your adventure in New Zealand love Nan and Nandad xx
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- Day 197
- Tuesday, September 6, 2022
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 216 m
- AustraliaBoonara26°4’23” S 152°2’40” E
New skills
September 6, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
So today I I learnt how to clip a horse let's say the next day when I took the rug off I spent quite a while touching up 😂 but for a first attempt isn't to bad I don't think. Always room forRead more
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- Day 201
- Saturday, September 10, 2022
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 65 m
- AustraliaGladstone23°43’33” S 150°58’39” E
80km
September 10, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
So this weekend we went to another endurance ride.
And on Saturday afternoon at 2pm I set out on my 80km ride on Ruby along with jess on cruise and unfortunately beck's horse went lame.
By the timeRead more
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- Day 217
- Monday, September 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- AustraliaCairns City16°54’58” S 145°46’26” E
Holiday in cairns
September 26, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Holy hell its warm up in cairns.
So I have come for a week in cairns with the family I have been with as they have a big conference here and I'm looking after the kids.
So far we have gone to theRead more
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- Day 219
- Wednesday, September 28, 2022
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- AustraliaCairns City16°54’58” S 145°46’26” E
Cairns
September 28, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
So it's been amazing being in cairns seeing everything with the kids and even going for a few party night getting all dressed up had the most amazing time with the most amazing people. Going to missRead more
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- Day 220
- Thursday, September 29, 2022
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
Great Barrier Reef16°50’57” S 146°13’29” E
Great barrier reef
September 29, 2022, Great Barrier Reef ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We went out on the great barrier reef today it was amazing seeing the reef and all the amazing coral and fish even got to see the pet fish walley. I did snorkeling and a helmet dive. I'm going to missRead more
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- Day 224
- Monday, October 3, 2022 at 8:00 AM
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- AustraliaMount Rennie33°53’55” S 151°12’56” E
Pit stop in Sydney
October 3, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
For the last few days I have been with my friend in Sydney. She has taken me to some amazing places and showed me the real Sydney. Which I really enjoy really nice to have a catch up as well. NextRead more
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- Day 225
- Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 8:00 PM
- 🌙 9 °C
- Altitude: 482 m
New ZealandKakahi Stream39°1’36” S 175°22’52” E
New Zealand
October 4, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
I landed safe in new zealand
It's quite strange as we drive through the North Island it's a cross between England like the Yorkshire area and Australia quite strange really but I like it.
I haveRead more
TravelerHey Jenny, omg your in New Zealand, it is like being in England, how long you there for, what you going to be getting up to, have an amazing experience and stay safe xx
TravelerWell Jen. NZ is just like here in the UK, so green and misty. Nice to see your been treated like Royalty again, picked up and driven to their farm. How wonderfully kind. You're going to love it there, doing real farming.
Traveler"Welcome to New Zealand Jen' it all sound so wonderful,and you are the envy of all the family over here,living your dream. "we are sure the family are going to love having this hard working beauty from England, who isn't afraid of work,enjoying living on there farm"we both love you lot's Jen,enjoy,and take care.love Nan and Nandad xxxxxxxxx
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- Day 227
- Thursday, October 6, 2022
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Altitude: 481 m
- New ZealandKakahi Stream39°1’39” S 175°22’54” E
First few days on the farm
October 6, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
The first few days on the farm I spent firstly dodging the snow as well as looking round the farm checking stock and making sure they had enough feed to keep them warm
We found a heifer which wasRead more
TravelerGreat news Jen. Looks like a stunning location, hopefully the weather should improve inthe next couple of months. Mind you, I am sure your going to be far far too busy to lounge about in the sun. This will be real farming !!! xxxxxx
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- Day 228
- Friday, October 7, 2022
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 478 m
- New ZealandKakahi Stream39°1’51” S 175°22’44” E
Docking
October 7, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
So today we started dock which happens after all the ewes have Lambed. We first notch the wear depending on if its a ram or a ewe and then they get two vaccinations one is b12 and the other isRead more
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- Day 236
- Saturday, October 15, 2022
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 520 m
- New ZealandHukapapa39°3’22” S 175°22’32” E
Busy on the farm
October 15, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
So recently I have been busy on the farm docking and doing other jobs sorting and weighing heifer we are going to sell.
Today I rode for the first time over here.
Mister the horse I am riding isRead more
Travelersuppose their had to be a horse there somewhere, looks like the ideal place for you to be though
TravelerHi Jen, Looks like you're setting in really well. Incredible scenery and a wonderful place to ride. Is "Mister" the horse you'll be using to work on the farm (mustering) or just for Endurance rides? The Hilux looks like it works hard, trusty old beast. Great to hear from you. just set up a video chat when your free at some time soon. hope the colds better? xxxx
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- Day 243
- Saturday, October 22, 2022
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 252 m
- New ZealandTaumarunui County38°36’17” S 175°23’21” E
First ride in New Zealand
October 22, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Had a lovely 25km ride toady only a short one to start off with because the horse isn't very fit.
But was lovely the weather was amazing !!
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- Day 250
- Saturday, October 29, 2022
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 269 m
- New ZealandHunterville39°56’20” S 175°33’56” E
Shemozzle
October 29, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Today was such a cool day.
So every year they hold this even it started off just one race with sheapreds and their huntaways but now there are a few younger races as well. Was utter chaos. ButRead more
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- Day 257
- Saturday, November 5, 2022
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 483 m
- New ZealandKakahi Stream39°1’43” S 175°22’55” E
Trial and error time
November 5, 2022 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
So yesterday we found a calf who had beeb abandoned and we couldn't find who the mother was. So we brought it home and started it on the bottle. Which surprisingly it took to very very quickly.
TodayRead more
TravelerBlimey Jen. Love the pretty Hereford Calf what a buity. But not so keen on the skinned calf, but well done, not bad for the first attempt. Are you going to make a hat or a handbag out of the skin? xxx
Traveler"Well would you believe it,is there no end to your talents Jen,we bet you are making a good impression on the farm,over there in New Zealand."so well done you" It looks a gorgeous little calf,hope the Mom excepts it".well Jen November's here,so want be long for Christmas.and yes we love our present to you."will message you,for details.love you lots,take care Big Hugs,love N & N xx
TravelerAmazing experience for you Jen,but you wouldn't have got me in there for love nor money ,"I am frightened of bats" love you lots,take care N & N xx
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Wow amazing, where the bats ok with you there ? xx
TravelerI think so didn't really stop and ask but they are used to it there are loads of tours every day which is cool but we don't disturb then like shine lights on then just kind of walk quietly round there