Dave and Vicki's Australia Adventure

Years before this whole adventure began, Vicki and myself have touched upon some minor travelling. I was eighteen when I bought a van and travelled western Europe alone and I have travelled the cities of Europe with the inter rail system. Vicki on the other hand has travelled America and parts of Australia staying in back packers hostels. Join us as we embark on an adventure of a lifetime across the beautiful coasts, bustling cities and arid deserts of Australia.

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE: Final post

It has been a sad day for us both having to leave this amazing country. But we are both happy having been able to have such a long time here. We have got great memories and with this blog we have it all written down for us to read when we’re both old and grey.

Thank you to all of the 3,250 (to date) who has read this blog and followed us on our excellent trip. We have had a great time and hope you have enjoyed reading about it.

Vicki and Dave

Back to reality.

Monday, 15 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT: Last day

It’s hard to say that 158 days ago we had our first taste of Australian sun, and today is our last full day. Tomorrow we will be flying back home, neither of us are looking forward to the long flight but neither of us can complain since it has been nearly six months as opposed to a two week trip. We rounded off the day doing what we did on our first day of walking to Ruby’s for coffee and tea.

Sunday, 14 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN: Lessons in pasta making

While we have been here my uncle has made homemade pasta from scratch, Vicki loving pasta has wanted a lesson in how to make it so this afternoon we were taught how to make it. It tastes so much better fresh.

Saturday, 13 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX: BLOG UPDATE

I’m currently typing away updating the blog…. Arghhh finished.

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY- FOUR: Wollongong cycle trip

Today we decided to cycle to Wollongong with Tess it took over an hour to get there with a sleepy Tess. We had lunch at the popular sea side fish and chip shop whilst sunning ourselves on the bench. The cycle home took a little longer as everyone was tiring on the way back. A 20K cycle was enough exercise for one day.

Monday, 8 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE: Duct tape

I’m sorry to disappoint you this is not a fifty shades of story. Vicki’s bag had been ripped on the way here and only just noticing with no time to get another we decided duct tape will suffice. The 40 minute walk to the shop around the corner ended with a picnic on the beach and we still haven’t actually taped the bag up.

Sunday, 7 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO: A walk to Towradgi

Today we went on a longer walk to Towradgi beach we didn’t actually walk along the beach but on the coastal path which is a nice walk to do. Trying to enjoy our last days of the views we had to take a break as it got a little windy. The break involved a cup of tea and coffee warm us up.

Saturday, 6 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE: Bulli beach walk

Today we went for a beach walk to Bulli the weather was glorious for a winter’s day. We stopped to get some chips and sat on the beach admiring the sea view and soaking up the last days of Australian sunshine.

Friday, 5 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY: Kiama and Gerringong with Whales

Today we went for a drive with Mark, Jane and Tess we walked around the beautiful town of Kiama and had coffee in a café. Then stopping at Gerringong we climbed the hill to see out to sea and all that we could see see see was giant tales of whales swimming in the sea sea sea.

Thursday, 4 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-NINE: Feast

Today we relaxed organising luggage and washing etc. In the afternoon we visited Bellambi point to see the giant ray and puffer fish. The day winds down with a feast for all made by uncle Mark and a bottle of ACDC wine.

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-EIGHT: San Churro

Today we took Tess to San Churro in Wollongong it is a chocolate based café so everyone was looking forward to it. We decided to be healthy ironic I know and walk to Wollongong from Bellambi this took over an hour at least. When we arrived we decided to make a day of it so we started with hot dogs and milkshakes followed by some retail therapy. Finally arriving at San Churro we searched a fondue for two with white hot chocolates and Tess had churros with ice coffee. We realised it was getting late and it wasn’t a good idea to walk back so lovely auntie Jane came to get us.

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-SEVEN: Closing another account

We had another day of closing boring accounts but the beach walk made it more interesting.

Monday, 1 July 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-SIX: Closing the bank account

Today we had to close the bank account ready for our departure back to England. We walked to Corrimal along the coast. Then after an hour or so in the bank we were free…….

Sunday, 30 June 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-FIVE: Return to OZ

Today we travelled back to OZ both sulking as we took the final steps onto the plane, flying through the snow covered mountains as they faded into the distance we both reminisced about our time in New Zealand.

Saturday, 29 June 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY- FOUR: Ice bar and glacier hot tub

Today we both woke up aching and decided to have a relaxing day and in the afternoon we went to Minus Five Ice Bar for a cocktail. It was obviously very cold in there so we only stayed a short while. We had previously visited one in Oslo and it wasn’t as big however the sculptures were very impressive. In the evening we had booked to go to a private glacier hot tub. We arrived and it was luxurious you could also remove the side and roof to see the starry night.

Friday, 28 June 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY- THREE: Skiing/ snowboarding adventure

Today I was giving Vicki a ski lesson and I was continuing to learn to snowboard. We went to Treble Cone near Wanaka the drive up the mountain was a little scary. When we arrived we got kitted up and went to use the free beginner slope. We spent three hours learning and Vicki picked it up pretty quickly so we went up the ski lift to another beginner slope now known as death slope. It became evident that the slope was steep, winding and not very wide to be a beginner slope, having been on intermediate slopes in Europe. It became very difficult to get down. After a tiring descent we headed back to Queenstown.

Thursday, 27 June 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-TWO: Souvenirs

Today we purchased a few souvenirs obviously I can’t tell you what they are in case you’re a lucky receiver. We also hired ski equipment for tomorrows ski adventure.

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY-ONE: The very Blue Pools

Today we headed back to Queenstown along the way we stopped at the blue pools. The walk was pleasant crossing Indiana Jones style bridges. The glacial water pools were a lovely bright blue colour and very clear allowing you to see the trout fishes clearly.

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY: Fox Glacier

Today we had a jam packed day of sights and walks to do. First we went to see the Fox Glacier. There is a short walk to the edge of the glacier were you can see the thickness of the ice. Secondly, we visited Lake Matheson where it’s famous for its spectacular views and mirror images of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Lastly, we decided to do a dusk walk to see glow worms. To our disappointment they were very tiny but did in fact glow.

Monday, 24 June 2013

DAY ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE: Franz Josef Glacier

Today we had a Franz Josef glacier tour booked, both extremely excited we were kitted up by the staff and debriefed on helicopter safety. That’s right a helicopter transfer to the glacier being our first time in a helicopter we were ecstatic. The staff member had said all he hears on the journey is the theme song from Jurassic Park, so naturally this is what goes through your head whilst searching for the dinosaurs below. The helicopter ride was such a rush then we landed on the ice and climbed out. We put on our crampons and followed the guide up the glacier as he pointed out 40 metre crevasses close by, naturally one of the group idiots asked would you pull them out if they fell in. We looked at ice caves and passages cut through other crevasses. We spent about three hours on the ice taking lots of photo’s it was a really nice tour. After the return helicopter ride we headed to the Glacier Hot Pools which were part of the tour to help you wind down. There were three pools at temperatures 36, 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. This was a perfect way to relax at the end of the day.

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