Australia coast-line Trip

I have to apologise my friends,  I was completely lost in our travels this time, that I don't even thought about staying up to date here.

Quick resume about our last weeks in Australia as follows:

After arriving in Carnis, discovering the really northeast part of Australia including Cape Tribulation and Daintree rainforest where we definitely decided to not like rainforest trekkings. This isolated piece of paradise retains a frontier quality, with road signs alerting drivers to croc warnings that make beach strolls a little less relaxing.

Followed by Port Douglas were we all nearly get court because of indecent behaviour. After some days without a shower we were desperate for one and took advantage of a beach shower and enjoyed a naked shower. :)

After those adventures days, we arrived after hours of driving and sleeping next to a crocodile beach and lots of sand flys and mosquitos in Arlie Beach. Trust me I can never wear a short dress again, my legs look like they have been in a war. Somehow all those little insects love me and Corinna particularly.

On South Molle Island we celebrated our last days with Nicole and Federico, while camping, enjoying the beautiful nature with one of the amazing sun and moon rises I have ever seen. It was so lovely to have them around, we are missing you a lot.

In Arlie Beach we catched up with Mitch,  who we met already in Gili T. He is a laid back, awesome guy from Western Australia.  He is addicted to Australian Football so we get into this Culture Element quite quickly. He travelled with us for 5 weeks. We enjoyed the Whitsunday Islands,  some of us sailing around,  some camping on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  Whitehaven Beach - just epic ;).

One of our favourite places was also Carnarvon Gorge, a beautiful place with lots of walking treks.  Unfortunately our beloved friend Stefanie had a accident while walking in the evening to our Bush Camp Side.  She hit her head on a slippery stone in a river. We were all very worried. But after 2 weeks she was fine again, thanks God for that.

One of my favourite places in Australia is Frazer Island.  Just a perfect Place to escape. Accessible just by 4 x 4 Cars.  Beautiful lakes and Beaches. The whole Island is out of Sand and trees are growing out of the Sand.

On that point I would like to introduce you to my family in Australia, traveled to Australia in 1940. Wim my Granduncle came by ship, travelling over 6 weeks.  I did not meet him before and I was excited to meet my Australian Family. In Brisbane I had the chance to meet one part of it. Nervously knocking on the first " Family" Door and hoping they do know who I am, i was deeply touched afterwards how they locked us all in thier hearts.

We travelled through wonderful and funny places as Surfers Paradies,  Byron Bay, Newcastle and enjoyed our last beach and surfing days. In this time also my wish to see a whale came true, in Coffes Harbour jumped one surprisingly out of the water. Also a dolfine was jumping happily around. Perfect sight, loved it :)

In Sydney we had the Chance to stay with a friend of Mitch, happy that we do not have to camp anymore as it was getting really cold at night and our camping heart was getting a little low. One freezing night before we had a lovely day at Hunter Valley,  feeling like champions because of the wine field surroundings and a glass of Sparkling Wine. Completely awesome to taste it after such a long time without it.

After a lovely time in Sydney, Sightseeing through the City and watching a Dolfine jumping out next to a Surfer,  we travelled to the Blue Mountains.  Gorgeous surroundings of mountains.

Next stop was Canberra were we stayed with my Granduncle and Grandaunty. Canberra is the capital city of Australia. The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's two largest cities. 

From Canberra we made our way to Jindabyne.  A lovely place in the Snowy Mountains, where I met an other part of my family.  Enjoying my family and some horse riding,  it was one of my favourite places in Australia. Unfortunately our beloved car Charlie died on the way to Jindabyne. What a sad moment. He was such a good old boy and a lovely home for 2 months.

Nevertheless, we travelled by Bus to Melbourne and enjoyed one week of Home feeling at a friends house of Jonathan and enjoyed the city of Melbourne and surrounding of wines and the Great Ocean Road.

On 17th July we had to sadly say goodbye to Stefanie anf Jonathan.  They moved on to Burma for some weeks before going home. On 19th July I was waving Corinna at the Airport flying to Home Sweet Home. Such a strange feeling to see them go, 24 hours a day together during amazing and adventurous 10 months. Unforgettable memories.

Before I left Australia I enjoyed the Australian Mountains, Mt. Hotham, and snowboarding with Mitch.  Such a great place and surprisingly good snow conditions.  Thanks Mitchy for organising such a great weekend and for winter paradis feeling.

Note: By the way,  i did not get friends with the Aborigines.  One girl hit me in Cairns without any reason, while I was on the phone.  Such a shame, as I am really interested in history and native cultures. I just can say they do really nice Art Works.