(Feeding the elephants at the Steve Irwin zoo)
(A big pineapple - we were into hugging things this day)
(Bundaberg Rum Factory - after the taste testing!) we had to re-create your pic Debra!
(watching the scenery from the side of the boat while sailing)
(Sailing - very tippy)
(sailing)
(Happy 5th Anniversary at Whitehaven Beach)
(our room on our sail boat)
(our sail boat)
(watching it pour rain the morning we boarded our sailing trip)
(Colin looking tired after our drive to Airlie beach - watching it pour)
Well, we had an AMAZING time sailing the Whitsunday islands for our anniversary. It started off a bit wet, as moments after we arrived in Airlie Beach it absolutely poured rain all evening and night and well into the morning. It was just coming to an end as we boarded our sailing trip which we were so happy about. We settled into our TINY little room and started sunning ourselves in the deck. We are now praying for slightly overcast days because you don't totally melt in the sun, but its also warm. Infact I really burnt under the clouds, I think we are on our 3rd episode of peeling so far this trip! Our sailing trip took us to Whitehaven beach first - which was amazing - totally WHITE SUPER SOFT SAND!! Over the course of the next 48hours we snorkeled at several different locations along the Great Barrier reef - seeing all the fishies from "Nemo" AND swam with HUGE turtles. The Turtles were sooooo cool, they just sit in the coral and then come up for air - don't care at all that you are swimming right beside them. We have pictures but not that I can post. We saw lots of crazy sting rays also, and AMAZING coral. Our night on the boat was hot but fun! It was only a two man crew so they needed help with setting the sails etc which was tons of fun. Sailing is crazy cool, the boat tips soooo sideways its amazing that it does not flip right over. After our sailing trip we proceeded down the coast attempting to stay in Mackay but ended up sleeping in the car on the side of the road for $40 (its a long story and I will tell you all at home). We are now in Byron Bay which is lots of fun, we are going to try our hand at surfing tomorrow and maybe kayaking with the dolphins! On the way here we did stop at both he Steve Irwin (Australia zoo) which was cool, and the Bundaberg rum factory which was yummy! For some reason we had a serious case of the giggles after the rum factory and had to stop for a hardy meal which magically cured the giggles, which was good because we were having trouble seeing while wiping the tears away from laughing so hard!!!!!
So far an amazing trip - tons of memories - and wonderful experiences!!
6 comments:
wow you guys are having a great holiday and we are soooo jealous that you got to go sailing !!! I'm lovin reading all the things you two have done. Hey...happy 5th anniversary what a great place to be celebrating it. Travel safe and keep the blog going.
love Auntie Barb
The competition is on....but did the sand squeak when you walked on it???? Wow swimming with turtles and sailing. Byron Bay is a great surfing spot. Jason was a pro there!
Safe travels
Love mom & dad
Hey Guys! Looks like you are having a blast! Great pics. You should check out Nimbin if you have the chance...quite the experience...Happy belated Anniversary.
I can't believe you bungee jumped Andrea - Jesus you have balls!!! Not sure if I could do that.
Anyway - enjoy the rest of your trip - like I need to tell you that. Send some heat my way -
ttys
Ron and Renee
WOW this is a trip of a lifetime.....you guys are sure doing it all....like you aren't planning on going there twice....just do it all now!!! things I would never have thought of.....the turtle thing sounds amazing.....I can't wait to go there some day!
LaDene
Nice going guys! Happy Anniversary and savour the moments!
Uncle Kv
Sounds awesome you two!!! Did the Whitsundays meet expectations? So glad it stopped raining for your sailing trip. Brad and I loved Colin's Bundaberg rum photo! haha
Can't wait to hear all the details when you get home.
Debra
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