the Humpleby's go down under: July 2013

Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Last day in Hervey bay

11am Thursday 1st August - 2 minutes walk from our appartment 50 metres out and it is still only knee deep

the end of the afternoon on Fraser island

lunch has to be eaten n a caged area to make sure you don't get attaked by dingos - Leannan also sat on the table to make sure

we went to Central Station - a rainforest area where Moll channeled Tarzan

my uber-sexy travel companions pose for the camera

off-roading on Fraser island, sun, sand and drifting

this is the view as we drive around fraser Island where the beaches are the roads: there are signs and police too plus speed limits of 80km/p/hr - AND creeks, stones, soft patches and unexpected surface changes - all credit to Ali for an exciting ride with her as our chauffeur and tour guide (my neck hurts now - see the other images)

the wind was fierce but we braved it - check out the sea - full of sharks and crazy high waves - it is like this all the time NOT the swim and surf side of the beach

seriously the runway for the plane is on the beach - we knew where by the little yellow cones placed on the sand

the view form Eli Creek - we were too woosy to bodysurf down it - unlike the Germans who arrived behind us - but the view is breath-taking

Leannan gets a turn at driving

so does Morrighan - she did face front and i sat and panicked in the back while both of them drove - my sister's patience and bravery never fails to amaze me = thank you Ali for letting the girls drive your car

Lake MacKensie and as usual Leannan is the first one of us to have a go and brave the cold

this is part of 'the road' on Fraser Island - I was a fraidy cat and did not try driving - or drifting Sy

Moll susing out getting in the Lake - eventually Morrighan and I joined Leannan: Ali did not!!!!!

proof - Ali has the shot with me in

Another fantastic day - thank you sis
to keep reminding myself that it is winter here!!

Tuesday, 30 July 2013

the journey to Hervey Bay

a long road trip taking in the views, walking in the Australian landscape and totally enjoyinh the experience - a taste of the photos of the day are finally here x x

the view of Glass mountain

well she did wait about 3 hours

this is a 'dunny' hope i never have to use one again - this was the cleanest of them all!!!!!!!

photo break - and my daughters are such fun. Ali is off taking photos

Leannan showing off her strength

Whale watching in Hervey Bay: no words just incredible pictures of an incredible experience

they were so close we could touch them

Sunday, 28 July 2013

28th July: awful chicken nuggets, amazing scenery and wondeful times with sisters in pairs

driven north and seen an awesome sunset

eaten (well tasted before spitting out) the worst chicken nuggets on the planet

picnick outside to the sound of parakeets and bats next to a jacussi

tomorrow beach, sun and souvenir shopping - apparently you cab buy bags made out of cane toads - that i gotta see

todays photos later as card reader does not work tonight but as a taster here are the photos of cane toad bags i found on an online shop site - enjoy - sparky : perhaps one of these????? xx