Australia Feb 2018

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- 10. feb. 2018
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Høyde: 8 m
- Australia State of New South Wales Byron Shire Byron Bay Clarkes Beach -28.6463, 153.6144528°38’47” S 153°36’52” E
Dag 11
Port Stevens to Byron Bay
10. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Got up and had a swim and then had a quick look round Port Stevens. Went to Fingal Bay, L&D wanted to show us the tranquil beauty of this beach only to find a sports event underway with 100's of people - but we got the idea. The drive took about 6 hrs along long straight roads through lush forest and farm land. We broke up the journey with a stop at Cassegrain Vineyard in Port Maquarrie. Had a tasting I did the reds Ali did the bubbles (advantage of not driving) and bought 3 reds and 3 pink bubbles to start the week off. We arrived in Byron around 6.30 and settled in for a take a way curry and watched Spurs beat Arsenal - perfect end to the day.Les mer
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 11. feb. 2018
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Høyde: 7 m
- Australia State of New South Wales Byron Shire Byron Bay Clarkes Beach -28.64624, 153.6145328°38’46” S 153°36’52” E
Dag 12
Chillin in Byron Bay
11. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The house is amazing, open plan living incorporating a well designed outdoor space and pool. We thought we had the place to ourselves but came down to an 18 inch long lizard sunning himself on the decking. Had a lazy morning around the pool and then in to Byron for lunch. Byron is popular with backpackers so there are a lot of young people about giving the place a party atmosphere with buskers in the streets and live bands in most of the pubs. After a grazy lunch we walked along the beach and then back to the house where we all fell asleep. It clouded over later and we had some rain but it soon cleared and Ali and I went into town to get supper. I cooked Chicken Fajitas. Finished the night off with a game of crib - girls won again!Les mer
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 12. feb. 2018
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Høyde: 6 m
- Australia State of New South Wales Byron Shire Byron Bay Clarkes Beach -28.64625, 153.6146128°38’47” S 153°36’53” E
Dag 13
More chillin in Byron Bay
12. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Another day chillin in Byron. Stayed round the pool most of the day. V hot and humid 30 + degrees. Had to dip in the pool to cool down. Had a nice lunch under the gazebo watched by our friend the lizard and later joined by what looked like a small turkey scratching around for bugs totally oblivious to our presence. Later went in to town and had a few drinks and brought back a take a way pizza. Chewed the fat over a bottle of red till the early hours.Les mer
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 13. feb. 2018
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Høyde: 6 m
- Australia State of New South Wales Byron Shire Byron Bay Clarkes Beach -28.6455, 153.6146528°38’44” S 153°36’53” E
Dag 14
Wategos Beach and the Lighthouse
13. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Spent the morning around the pool and then went off to one of the smaller beaches Wategos. There was a bit of a breeze and Lisas sun shade blew away luckily caught by a nerby couple. A Turkey wandered around looking for scraps again totally unphased by the activity. Drove up the hill to the Lighthouse. This is close to the most easterly part of Australia and has amazing views. Back to the house and Lisa cooked dinner starting with some of the largest prawns I have ever seen. Clouded over at night and we saw some spectacular lightning from a distance but no rain this time. Early night.Les mer
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 14. feb. 2018
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Høyde: 6 m
- Australia State of New South Wales Byron Shire Byron Bay Clarkes Beach -28.64625, 153.6146128°38’47” S 153°36’53” E
Dag 15
Hanging out in Byron
14. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Surprised Ali with a Valentines card this morning on the 18th Anniversary of our engagement, which also took place on another continent South America. We've had quite a journey since then which would have been impossible without Alis support hard work and love. Met L&D at a bakery in town for excellent croissant and blueberry scone. We then split up I went looking for gift ideas and supper whilst Ali took L&D back for some Reflexology. Later Ali went off to town to buy a Bikini and L&D went boogie boarding. I stayed behind to read my book by the pool.
Cooked dinner Duck salad with orange and beetroot and then played cards. Girls won again !!Les mer
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Reisende A special anniversary full of surprises from my lovely thoughtful Nick 💓🏖 xxx😍xxx
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 15. feb. 2018
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Høyde: 6 m
- Australia State of New South Wales Byron Shire Byron Bay Clarkes Beach -28.64625, 153.6146128°38’47” S 153°36’53” E
Dag 16
Market Melissa and Muggy weather
15. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
First cloudy day today but sunshine expected later as Melissa is coming down from Brisbane for the day. Visited the local farmers market and had a fresh juice. Market was quite small scale with a number of local producers selling meat, vegetables and fruit juices etc. Melissa arrived at about 12.30 and at the same time the clouds parted and the sun came out. We spent some time round the pool catching up on all the news. Later in the afternoon we had some bubbles and then went out for a nice meal. Then on to the Railway for a nightcap and to listen to some live music. The night was very humid so when we got back we switched the pool lights on and had a dip. Ended the day in extravagant style with a cup of tea and a McVities Ginger nut.Les mer
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 16. feb. 2018
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Høyde: 6 m
- Australia State of New South Wales Byron Shire Byron Bay Clarkes Beach -28.64625, 153.6146128°38’47” S 153°36’53” E
Dag 17
The Farm Bangalow and Lennox Head
16. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Went for a drive out into the Hinterland. First stop The Farm. Essentially a large restaurant in a farm setting with a walk round to see the animals up close. Saw one of the largest pigs I've ever seen. We had a coffee and then went to Bangalow a smart town with chic shops. We had a drink and then moved on to Lennox Head. A beautiful beach with breakers on the sand. Had a walk along the beach and then lunch at the Lennox Hotel. Back to Byron to pick up the hire car ready for our drive to Brisbane tomorrow. Started to pack and then out for fish and chips. End of a great week - whats next?Les mer
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 17. feb. 2018, 11:00
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Høyde: 25 m
- Australia State of Queensland Brisbane Petrie Terrace Roma Street Station -27.46723, 153.0186127°28’2” S 153°1’7” E
Dag 18
Kingscliff and Burleigh Heads
17. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Said goodbye to our amazing house and after breakfast at the bakery we headed north to Brisbane. As check in was not until 2.00pm we stopped off at a couple of places on the way. Kingscliff benefits from both a beach frontage and an estuary. The estuary is shallow and protected and perfect for families both human and feathered with pelicans swimming in amongst everyone.We walked along a pathway flanked by waterside appartments each with their own access to the water. Had a cooling drink and then went to Burleigh Heads. This area, the Gold Coast has a very different feel, almost American with its road names 1st Avenue 2nd Avenue etc and the built up coastline.From the beach you could look up to Surfers Paradise with its impressive highrise sky line.Les mer
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 17. feb. 2018, 16:00
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Høyde: 20 m
- Australia State of Queensland Brisbane Petrie Terrace Roma Street Station -27.46722, 153.0193127°28’2” S 153°1’10” E
Dag 18
Brisbane day 1
17. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
The journey into Brisbane was straight forward helped by the fact that our hotel is the tallest building in the City. Meriton Suites provide serviced appartments and as we have Melissa staying with us for a few days we got a 2 bedroom appartment on the 66th floor. The appartment is fantastic beaten only by the view over the City which is truly stunning. With Melissa as our guide we set off for a quick walk around the immediate area and then took a City Cat from North Quay to New Farm Park. Brisbane like Sydney is best seen from the water with its impressive corporate structures and exclusive waterside residences. North Farm Park you will be surprised to learn is a massive park looking back to the city and location of The Brisbane Power House a chic arts venue with 3 stages and an outdoor cinema. We had some drinks and nibbles on the terrace and then back to the hotel. We were going to go out but the exertions of the day got the betfer of us so we ordered in a mexican and got some more bubbles from the bottle shop. Chatted till late and crashed.Les mer
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Reisende Australia Feb 2018
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- 18. feb. 2018
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Høyde: 23 m
- Australia State of Queensland Brisbane Petrie Terrace Roma Street Station -27.46794, 153.0189227°28’5” S 153°1’8” E
Dag 19
City Beach & Eat Street
18. februar 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Ali and Melissa went shopping in the morning I stayed behind to catch up on my Find Penguins ramblings. Successful shopping trip was followed by a walk to the City Beach via a Suitcase Rummage (like a car boot sale but without the cars and boots). We went across to the South Bank and walked through the oriental gardens and then to a bar overlooking the man made beach. Sat on the beach for an hour or so and then back to the hotel to get changed. Took an Uber to Eat Street. This area has been developed in the dock area using cargo containers to form shops and food outlets from all around the world. We had some japanese noodles and then went to one of the two stages to listen to a live band. Eventually caught up with our elusive Uber driver and stopped off at a bar overlooking the harbour bridge for a night cap the girls had Espresso Martinis. Then back to the hotel. Made contact with Saskia (Jennys daughter) who is at Uni in Brisbane and she is going to be joining us for dinner tomorrow. Also exchanged texts with my Uncle. Helen and Michael are taking a cruise from Brisbane to Osaka but wont be arriving until the 28th so we shall miss them. Still hopefully catch up soon.Les mer
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