• Courtney Hicks
  • Courtney Hicks

AUSTRALIA

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  • 2nd day exploring

    August 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    After a bad sleep I headed straight to the 12 apostles, thunder cave, London Bridge and the bay of islands!

    Then went to a park and made some pesto pasta!

    Headed off to a hot springs spa in an hour so I cna shower and relax, hopefully I'll have a better sleep!

    Off to a campsite not far from here later, free one so we will see!
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  • Stuck in my car

    August 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    I won't lie, this is exactly what I was fearful of omg, it's pitch black, I can't get out the car, I can't see anything but I can hear loads of animals outside 😫😫😫😫😫

  • Halls gap

    August 23, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    Hiking!! First time and Jesus was it hard!!

    Rolled my ankle too haha but on the way down 🫠

  • Hostel

    August 23, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    We have arrived!!! Sharing with two girls, one from France and one from London!! Just put a wash on and got a double bunk yay!!

    Here's some pics, I'm making dinner and lunch for tomorrow's hike then sitting by the open fire!!Read more

  • The local shops

    August 24, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    *Nanny I took the bird photo specifically for Rad* it was beautiful and it jumper on someone's shoulder after their ice cream 🤣🤣🤣

    Not done much today but here's a few things

    One pepper and two chicken breasts cost me £9!Read more

  • Camp for the night

    August 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Got to camp, super early, luckily I only have to heat my food up so not long using the stove as its super windy!

    Secure here, toilets which is good!

    Just sorting the car and watching TV, reading a book etc for the eve!

    VERY LIMITIED 4G FYI
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  • Hahndorf

    August 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    At the old German village currently I a wooden pub very German!!

    Went to see some Caves this morning and had my longest drive yet of 3 and a half hours! Wouldn't usually buy food but haven't eaten yet today so deserved it :D

    Plan is to eat this then head to a campsite!
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  • The german inn

    August 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    I over ordered, shock!!

    But I got a prawn risotto and it's unbelievable

    Really strange having dinner on your own aha

  • Adelaide

    August 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Arrived at adelaide nice and early and what a great start to the day, got to the hostel and two English girls and an aussie welcomed me! They said its a really young and social hostel so they always go on the balcony for drinks for the eve!!

    My room has 4 bunk beds, all girls who I haven't met yet and its own bathroom and there's free parking at the back of the hostel :D

    Walked into the city today, got an ice cream, ham and cheese toasties and have been sunbathing for the whole afternoon, even fell asleep 🤣🤣

    Chilling today, as soon as I got to the hostel I had a long 20 min shower and also got some bite cream so all is good!
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  • Victor Harbour

    August 29, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    Was slightly mis-sold, it was more seal watching and island hopping, no whales at all aha but still fun!! Met a lovely old aussie couple and now just organised the car as I'm taking my two new friends, one is Canadian and one English to Moana beach to watch the sunset!Read more

  • Camp

    September 1, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 12 °C

    Setup, overlooking the sea and has showers!! Getting an early night before shark cage diving tomorrow!!

  • Lots of driving

    September 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

    Went via the nullaborn plain today, nor much to see but got this pic! Very venomous snakes around here so not so keen to get out the car haha!

    5 hours done today and at the campsite, showered and fed!Read more

  • Just an update

    September 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C

    Didn't sleep well as was cold so got on the road at 7am with no signal or 4g I had to use my paper road map, had no concept of time and I have been driving for over 7 hours!! Got 1 hour left until I reach the campsite, I am tired so hot shower and yummy pasta for dinner when I arrive!Read more

  • After 9 hours of driving...

    September 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Okay had a mare with the first campsite as had no signal or cars so decided two more hours to get to the final destination which is esperance, ists beautiful here and wanted to spend a couple of nights here!!

    Got a campsite, wasn't too much money, luckily the lady gave me discount! Showers and water :D

    All settled here for two nights before k set off again, a nice relaxing day tomorrow planned seeing beautiful beaches!!

    Making a spag bol soon and FYI TIME ZONE HAS CHANGED SO PUT PERTH XXXXX
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  • Esperance esplanade

    September 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    So rainy weather put a hold on things today but I will be out tomorrow capturing images of the lovely beaches!

    Today I treated myself to lunch out and planning with some reading!

    Got one nice pic

  • Part 1 of today

    September 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    Beautiful lucky bay and hellfire bay, honestly the most beautiful beaches, stunning blue water and perfect sand

    All in Cape national park

  • Part two

    September 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Second part exploring before I went to camp with no signal, beautiful colours in the sky and a nutritious dinner 🤣

  • Perth

    September 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    So after a 6 hour drive at 4am I have arrived in Perth to beautiful sunshine, I am wearing a dress finally!! On the boat, had another ham and cheese sandwich for lunch and so excited to SEE SOME WHALES!!Read more

  • Home for 3 nights

    September 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    So checked in, living in a 3/4 bedroom house, I'm in the lavender room and omg it's so so nice I won't want to leave haha!!

    Just got a few things, making a mini roast chicken dinner as I fancied it!

    The bed is so comfy and there's a lush bath!!! So deffo having that tonight and relaxing this evening!

    Saw some whales, it was amazing!!! Will post shortly xx
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  • Just what i needed

    September 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    So relaxed this evening, did some relaxing planning, watched bridgerton and made this yummy food!!

    One of the ladies staying one night is called Elizabeth, she is 70s or 80s (still travelling) often goes to UK and is so so nice!

    Put a wash on as got grease on my jumper!!

    In the meantime having the most relaxing bath, this is EXACTLY what I needed after those long drives and cold car nights!!

    Bit of reading before bed and a lay in!!!
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