Archive for October 2nd, 2007

2007 09 28 – Big Trip – Day 151 – Australia – Cape Tribulation

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Cape Tribulation Campground, Far North Queensland, Australia. 165km

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Cape Tribulation, Far Northern Queensland

Australian word of the day: No Worries – You’re welcome.

Yesterday was a relaxing day with no movement. We went to the beach and played around with the kids. At noon, just before naptime we spotted a giant lizard near our RV. It is at least 1 meter long and has a huge snakelike tongue. I didn’t know what it’s called, but it was very cool to see. Other than the lizard, we saw various types of birds flying around. The celeb bird in these parts though is the cassowary, a large flightless bird the size of an ostrich but much weirder looking. (more…)

2007 09 26 – Big Trip – Day 149 – Australia – First Day with our New Motorhome

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Koala Beach Resort, Cape Kimberly, Far North Queensland, Australia. 119km

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Jindbala Boardwalk, Daintree National Park

Australian word of the day: Sullage – Sewer. As in, sorry, we don’t have sullage here. You’ll have to go south to Mossman to dump your toilet water.

Happy Sukkot!

Today marked many changes in our trip. In the morning we were sad to bid farewell to Alfredo and Raquel, after spending the last two weeks together. At 8am the taxi came to take them to the airport, on their way to Thailand. Thanks for all the good times and help with the kids!

Later in the morning I took a taxi as well, to the motorhome depot in Cairns. (more…)