by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 4, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
First, there was Crocodile Dundee and then the Crocodile Hunter and now me standing here watching these huge creatures feeding. Well, I am sure it is better to come upon one of these huge carnivorous animals here at the Australia Zoo than in the wild. Australia’s...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 3, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
Australia’s Gold Coast provides a lovely spot to take a break. The campground here at Miami is just 7 km from the beautiful town of Surfer’s Paradise. Now for those of you, who are not up on the metric system, let me explain that equates to about ½ mile of white,...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 2, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
The town of Byron Bay is the most easterly point in Australia and what a stunning spot to stop for lunch. The beauty of the Australian coast is always breathtaking and today is no exception. You ask why I would buy a pricey tour like this, well look at this and take...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 1, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
Grafton, Moree, Lightening Ridge, Warrumbungle, Black Heath are dots on my map. We pass thru these dots on our way to the bustling city of Sydney. Leaving the coast and heading inland to Queensland’s “outback” as the Aussies say is a complete change of scenery. The...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Dec 29, 2011 | AU-NZ 2012, Outback-2012
The Sounds of Silence Dinner is an unforgettable dining experience. We arrive at this open-air restaurant here in the middle of nowhere. A didgeridoo fills the air with sounds from Australia’s Outback. Then out of nowhere, a glass of champagne arrives and waiters...
by Jan Plexico | Dec 28, 2011 | AU-NZ 2012, Outback-2012
We are frolicking in the Outback! We have played around like kids lately. I think part of the reason is that when we began this adventure we were a bunch of strangers now we are a “group.” We have so many adventures to share. We look forward to meeting...
