Disc And Constipation

"Hey, goin '!" to last - Goodbye Australia


Our time in Australia is over ... - by the time of discovery, of travel, of exploration of our unique non-agriculture and animal worlds. Gone are the days of doing nothing, the "in-the-day-into life" of camping in remote areas, driving in seemingly endless landscapes, always towards the horizon, not knowing what awaits around the next bend on us ... - Past the time when we are at the beach and admire the ever blue mirror of the infinite ocean, with its for us not to comprehending depth, with its often hidden life that he carries within him and the deep silence that radiate its waves ... and by the experience, like the sun in setting up or decline of its water to glow like fire - by the time we know nurmehr the tracks of our bare feet in the sand behind us ...

It's Saturday, 02/21/2009. We rummage around in our travel bags, have all the baggage and all kinds of small items spread over a large area, before we go to the store. A whole lot more serious things we are back with a parcel by sea to Switzerland, not to exceed the stringent weight requirements for airlines. We never want to see us face at the check-in counter at the airport with a luggage selection.

After the large pieces of luggage filled and are rigged for the last time we walk to our car. Meanwhile, it sees no more for "our home" from ... - Everything is cleared, no personal items to remember the countless hours we spent driving, sleeping, cooking, laughing, sweating, or in or around the car. Empty and insipid acts the bony plastic landscape in the "command center" such as empty as it looks now in our minds ... One last time, turn the ignition key - as usual jumps the undemanding and be indestructible force diesel heart the first movement of the starter. Inner gratitude for the quiet reliability This technical creature arises. Not once it has left us in any way down and still has dragged us this unit because of its so cramped conditions at times on the nerves. It has however led us to the most beautiful, most peaceful, most isolated and most impressive places, worn over all adversity without complaint diverse terrain - during 18'800 kilometers long and hard - and lots choked on Diesel! :-)

With sadness we head into the courtyard of the agency and supply from the two sets of keys. A final inspection of the garage owners and that's it. Short and painless.

During the last two days in Cairns you can enjoy the heavy, humid heat of the scorching tropical sun, pull, then, our laps in the pool in the knowledge that will take us back home in Europe, the cold winter in his catch. And then comes the inevitable last night we spend in silence and with wonderful memories in the balcony of our apartment. The sky is crying - it's raining ... - and yet it feels warm and refreshing.

Sometimes the severity of the pleasant evening Amarone enjoyment (many, many thanks, Ernesto!) Has given us a restful night last Australian. We leave for the airport, it is the 23.2.2009 - "the last day." At 12:00 clock we will take off in Cairns and hopefully after tough 36 hours safely (and at right angles!) increase in Zurich from the "metal box". The plane takes off and the clouds, we look down on that surface, on which we have spent the last four months. Australia will be our foot tracks that we have left on his magnificent landscape dress ... do not remember - but we will never forget that Australia - the rest of our days we are the impressions of this fabled continent carry.

Despite sadness we are glad to have brought the last flight leg from London to Zurich behind us as we hear the undercarriage of the jet touched down on Swiss concrete. We are at home - at home with friends and family, to which we are happy reunion!

Australia has given us infinitely more - and us a lot of ballast and daily severity (from) taken! This inner ease, we want to as long as possible and keep his eyes from the imperfection of the world - in the knowledge so it follows that the really important things are perfect in the world and us forever to reach - they are below us, we need to recognize it. Let us "because the rest is just sand ..." room for the large stones in life ...!

be back in the day we leave ...: Do not be sad that it's over, but happy that it was ...!

's great that you are traveling with us that will accompany us on our tracks, you shared our enthusiasm - good to see you again, we are happy!

Gallery "back home"

Na Dobre I Na Zle Streszczenia

between Cairns and Cooktown (15 -18.2.2009)


• Kuranda / Barron Falls / Port Douglas

From Cairns we travel to our destinations in the fascinating tropical world. Around Cairns rise verdant hills - even mountains - from the shallow coastal area and just outside the city, the road winds serpentine way up the slope. Up to Kuranda, a mountain village in the rain forest, a mixture of hippie culture, commerce and impressive nature. In particular, the views of unimaginably dense rain forest to the coast is a major attraction of this charming town. We stroll through art markets, where the good craft to the cheap junk lot offered for sale. The markets are located in charming tin and wood constructions, which often are only a roof and two side walls. Drum around everywhere rampant rainforest plants.

Kuranda from Cairns can be achieved with a nostalgic railway. In many tunnels and over bridges, the train winds along the mountain sides, to overcome the nearly 500 meters. Once in the mountain village, the railway into a picturesque train station, a railway station, which is located in a beautifully fragrant tropical gardens. One would also like to wait in the morning on the train, a good half an hour brings the coast of the Coral Sea "at work".

After an extensive tour of the tropical station quarter we take a corner on to the Barron Falls. A drip line in the river course of the Barron River, which from the higher Tablelands seeks its way to its mouth into the ocean. After a nice walk right through the rain forest vegetation to reach a viewing platform. From there, you have a fantastic view of the roaring waters as they are squeezed through the narrow and vertical couloirs and foaming cascade down the wall. After a torrential tropical storms here have masses of water thundering over the rocks, the sight that must have been terrifying.

During the afternoon we cruise through the vast landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands, a slightly higher plateau of green landscapes, lush meadows, beautiful lakes and charming villages. The combination of the tropics and high altitude ensures a pleasant climate and fertile. Volcanic activity have significantly shaped the landscape and hills rich. Everywhere along the way, you can enjoy beautiful views of banana, lychee and coffee plantation, spanning from the deep blue and white wispy clouds of the tropical sky. We are heading to a coffee farm and let us explain during a tour of greenhouse crops and processing plants closer to the science of coffee production. Similarly diverse as the art of winemaking is producing coffee. Thus, for example, achieved by different mixtures of red and green coffee berries in connection with different roasting degrees completely different flavors.

On the way back to Cairns we head to Port Douglas, a cozy seaside town with beautiful old Victorian buildings. A stroll through the town center and an extended siesta with diving into the ocean bath round off the day perfectly.

Gallery Kuranda and Port Douglas

• Mossman Gorge / Cape Tribulation / Cooktown

The trip to the hills of the Atherton Tablelands has our spirit of discovery again properly swing missed. We therefore decide to make another trip to a larger north, the coastal scenery of Cape Tribulation and to Cooktown. Net the distance is, we will need for two days.

First, the Directions in the far north will take time, secondly we want to use the more convenient time reserves to meet this wonderful area more closely. And finally, it is the last trip with our faithful companions, our moving exploration tent.

on the Captain Cook Highway, we head north, where the winding road leads directly along for miles on the shores of the Pacific. Time and again, wide open views over the endless water level. First we make a trip to the Mossman Gorge. Fresh source rivers that lead right through the Daintree Rainforest. After a half hour walk across suspension bridges, past giant trees, gnarled roots of formations and the sparkling waters of the various streams will finally be desired refreshment. Is there anything better than a dip in the wonderfully fresh forest stream? Here comes real "Verzasca Feeling" on! 

As we drive off is a leisurely picnic lunch at the rainforest edge was the second half of the day arrived. On we go north to Cape Tribulation. On the way we pass many river bridges, which are sometimes just barely wide vehicle and the road are made of old wooden sleepers. As the glorious in the area fits ... - and in the muddy water of the shore in heavy brush they are lurking, the feared saltwater crocodiles that attack just about anything that moves in the water! Sorry, we spot any of these fear-spreading armored animals, the last direct descendants of the ancient dinosaurs. With a rope-ferry, we cross the Daintree River and continue for a further winding ride the settlement at Cape Tribulation. The point of land, nestled in the tropical-like sea beaches, received its name once more from explorer Captain Cook. Cook has run in 1770 at Cape Tribulation (Cape of suffering) and his ship aground ...

We drive to a secluded Campsite, where up to us for the last night in the camper. Again, open-air cook something nice and accommodating close to nature the next morning slumber. From shrill cries of birds of paradise, we are woken at dawn. Through the windows of the Landis we see a clear morning sky. experience reason enough to sunrise mood at the nearby beach. Shortly after 6 clock we sneak to the beach and let us show the beauty of a tropical sunrise ... - on a beautiful white sand beach lined with palm trees and ferns. A look at the picture describes the mood probably the most impressive!

As the day begins, he is continuing. At times we go go and look forward to the following route. The next 100 km in the middle of an off-piste across the Daintree Rainforest, one of the oldest and densest rainforests of our planet. It is an area where the rainforest reaches the Coral Sea, a unique combination of soil and water. Looking forward to the difficulty of the 4-WD track we follow the trail course. Again and again have to climb steep ramps. had been concreted Because of the frequent rainfall in the area some steep sections with traffic lanes. At riding along this really damn steep sections would otherwise be difficult to think. More time must be in the 1 Gang switch back to the translation in a small rolling, steep obstacles to overcome. The real highlights of this trip are the numerous river crossings. Several times the track crosses the river and streams of the vast water system. Before each of the passages we have vorinspizieren the appropriate channel. Too large otherwise the risk of getting stuck somewhere in an upright stone or a sudden deep-water source. Not a good place to wait for roadside assistance.
The last river is the water level is quite high and ranges loose the driver up to the thigh. The vehicle is then dip quite a bit. Only a few heavy stones from the path cleared - always on the go, if not somewhere the "lifeguard LaCoste of "lying in wait - and then we let the land cruiser in the first squat Gang roll slowly over the bumpy river bed. Now pending simply nowhere and always keep the track beautifully. The wheels disappear in the river and the water goes higher than the thresholds. If one gets stuck now and need to change gear clutch is it out: burgeoning water occurs between the clutch discs and nothing would go more. But we overcome the obstacle without any problems. Stoically climbed the vehicle meter by meter through the flow. That's definitely a desire for more.

On the way towards Cooktown in the far north Queensland will open up as splendid views over the rain forest landscape and river reaches of the Bloomfield River, which moves slowly between the dense thicket its tracks. Occasionally we pass a few isolated villages in which Aborigines are mostly at home. Fascinating how people live far away from civilization in the jungle.

reached after nearly 4 hours off-road fun around noon we located the town of Cooktown in a natural harbor, where the Bloomfield River flows into the Coral Sea. Cooktown was once due to the discovery of gold's second largest city of the State of Queensland. Today, after which the looted gold veins are just a sleepy - but quite nice - nest at the entrance of Cape York. This northern tip in eastern Australia is one of the last mostly untouched areas of the continent. Difficult of access trails provide access to a few outback stations. A paradise for all-wheel-drivers and lovers of wild nature. Who we are mentally already available, what adventures would be waiting in a four-wheel drive trips into the vastness of the region to one. Such an undertaking would, however, only in a car pool of several vehicles in question.

Cooktown itself was named after explorer Cook once more. Here in the natural harbor of the settlement, he has his ship after the crash at Cape Tribulation set afloat again. In the village itself, we spend an extensive lunch break and go to the high altitude on the Grassy Lookout Hill. Perched high above an old, weather and salt air weathered lighthouse. From here one can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view opens on the coast and through the never-ending blue of the sea. One has the feeling to actually see the curvature of the earth!

climb happy and satisfied with this unique tour is the last time the cabin of the Land Cruisers. Over 320 km takes us back through the interior of the way to Cairns.

whole four days we are in Cairns and in our spacious apartment to spend even more, before we sadly have to return home. Ideal again in the tropical heat soak us in terms of an expected Air shock when we return to the European Midwinter. Now is not time to go, but time enough to let us go there again really good!

And next time, here's is definitely the last time! is approaching soon, our trip home!

Gallery Cape Tribulation / Cooktown

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Cairns (14 - 23.2.2009)


As we sit upon our arrival in a nice seaside cafe in front of the laptop and search for suitable forms of accommodation . Now in the postseason, it's easy to find a place to stay and the prices are to "stand by" is set, you can trade also. We decide, we set up in an apartment with self catering option. First, it is cheaper than a hotel, the second one has more space and third, one independent. After a tour along the Esplanade - this is the road that is to foremost on the beach promenade - we find a nice apartment house: Each apartment has a large balcony, in front is a nice pool area and it has a direct view of the city of Bay Cairns .

Before we attempt the reception we draw us to find out about some "befitting" clothes, as far as our travel wardrobe permit it. Finally, we do not only due to a possible rebuff to gypsy look. We are lucky and an apartment in the 6th Stock is still free, a little big, but it offers us, given the slack demand season for a special prize. After a brief tour of the premises, we know that we want to stay here and let the last day of our stay comfortable and pleasant finish. The reception lady we have to haggle a bit, so that fits in a prime location situated in in our strained budget. Finally, she backs down and we feel really good ... - knowing that they have arrived to take a quarter for the next 9 days, remove all the rest of our set of wheels to sort all the luggage, organize, and prepare for the journey home. Finally, we look forward to the adventurous time in the car again "to spread out right" to!

After the short check-in formalities, we make ourselves out to rummage stowed our belongings across the car together. Several plastic boxes "travel material," we drag into the apartment. After a quiet evening on the balcony directly overlooking the sea and the palm-lined avenues, green and riparian zone, we are pleased to crawl in through the large translucent bed.

Cairns is the most important city in the north Queensland (Or as the area is called here "the tropic of North Queensland"). Equipped with all the amenities: a lively beach promenade with numerous bars, restaurants, cafes, quaint shops, a large man-made salt water lagoon, where you can swim, green areas and a huge range of excursions such as the tropical hinterland to the north in the oldest rain forests of our planet and of course to the Great Barrier Reef. And finally, the area with a year-round warm climate blessed - after lying on the same latitude as Fiji or Tahiti - South Pacific climate, then!

After the first exploratory steps through the city center and related information gathering us it's clear that the area has to offer here too much delightful detour than to just spend all my time in the city. And finally the weather forecasts predict much to our astonishment really good. Gradually, we get used to least, back to the oppressive tropical heat, and last but not: until 02/21/2009, we have a driving machine available, which brings us to the remote corners. We forge so eagerly trip plans! First, we explore

the peri-urban beaches in the north of the city, the so-called Northern Beaches. Wonderfully long and deserted beach coves are strung together, music for the senses: fine Sand, crystal clear waters of the Coral Sea, enormous palm trees, fallen coconuts are everywhere in the sand ... and a deliberate, dignified mood is spreading in the quiet suburbs. Only no hassle - to stress here is simply too hot! :-) Swimming is only a limited extent, as there is during the summer tropical dangerous "Marine Stinger" (poisonous jellyfish) in the water. At most beaches, there are about one with jellyfish nets fenced and guarded swimming area.

In Palm Cove and Ellis Beach, we stop and enjoy the quiet atmosphere, where the green landscape of the wet tropics and the South Pacific to give the hand. Ellis Beach in our photographer is obligatory during the photo shoots are almost breath ... - before her on a wooden fence winds a snake, a nimble and colorful reptile, which looks pretty toxic. Well that the creature quickly looking for peace in the lush ground vegetation.

During our trip to the Northern Beaches pushes us a little in front of the lens, what we are interested in more detail. On the outskirts there is a lake where you set up an amusement park for wakeboarding, there are kickers and rails in the water and a lift can be can be drawn about the man-made lake. Once again, we see an opportunity to us sporting options to treat. In particular, the stimulus is large, because we never "Water-Lift" are down. So far, we have let us always by boat. In short, we will book us in and spend a motion but also rich fall afternoon on the lake wakeboarding! A good decision, it has been lousy fun! :-) The next morning, however, encountered violent muscle spasms, we need to be treated to a soothing Asian relaxation massage that you get for little money in the halls of the Night Markets.

Otherwise, we indulge in sweet doing nothing, the stroll through the streets heated by the sun and the Night Markets, we can relax from upbeat- Lifestyle of the Australian summer tropical infectious. And of course we enjoy living in spacious rooms with spectacular views of the water. let there be no misunderstanding

: Sun all just lazy, we are here, however. As hinted at the area offers a variety of destinations that are worth exploring. In particular, the slightly higher Atherton Tablelands and have north of Cairns city, Cape Tribulation, we envisaged. Between Cape Tribulation and the town of Cooktown, at the entrance to the wild and unspoiled Cape York Peninsula, there is again an adventurous 4WD track along the coast across the rain forest. Also, river crossings has the runway ready. That sounds like the perfect off-road adventure as a conclusion. And to take leave from the camp experience, we will extend this trip to the northern region in two days. Again, find a secluded place for the night and last night deliberately bring in Landi.

course, we want to give you the details and especially the pictures are not deprived of this wonderful tour. If your reading and photo-watching are not yet tired, there's details of our exploration of the Wet Tropics next time!

Gallery Cairns

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"The big wet"! - From Hervey Bay to Cairns (11 - 14.2.2009)


roll After a long pause in Hervey Bay near Corinna again ... and we Ernesto - further north along the Australian east coast, where we hopefully should eventually reach our final destination of Cairns. In between is a huge "low-pressure trough", the enormous and lasting for days rainfall have resulted in the tropical north Queensland in early February to huge floods. According to meteorologists is now to this low pressure area in the north and migrate south to provide a temporary improvement in the weather, so we hope that once opened due to floods blocked roads by and by be. It is uncertain whether we may be somewhere half way but must turn back. It is certain that we are somewhere along the way covered by this wall of rain.

As always after a long stage breaks we have to get used again until the hours of driving around. Because of the accompanying uncertainty whether the unwound km at best but have to drive back, the motivation is not exactly in top form. How to Hold the stretch for even the excessive mileage on that day rather modest, the speedometer 315 km, as we enter the middle of the afternoon in the small coastal nest Agnes Water/1770. The weather has until now kept very well, the sky is overcast and the sun shines only milky forth between the tropical cloud formations, but the temperatures are hot and humid, between 30 and 35 degrees - a bit of very wet when we consider that we, after 10 nights of the beautiful bed Schlummerns again expects modest corner of our Campers ( not to say danger!). The vegetation is tropical increasingly, to be overgrown more and more dominated by magnificent palm trees and colorful shrubs, the landscape and the near-ground environment seems like a dense green carpet.

Water/1770 Agnes is a remote village in the center of the east coast, once a typical dropout nest today but slowly in the hands of the local tourism, but still pleasantly sleepy and quiet. Surrounded by long and beautiful sandy beaches. The name 1770 (Seventeen Seventy), by the way, therefore, when Captain Cook came in 1770 at the aforesaid point on land. It was that year when he discovered her from Sydney north to and from the Australian east coast.

After a stroll through the town, there's a cappuccino for our paralyzed from driving spirits think about getting going. Then we begin our search for a suitable place for the night. Between the two villages, a simple but well maintained campground is surrounded by palm trees and with adjoining restaurant, where you will eat very well as a few weeks ago we have heard from travelers coming from the opposite direction. A European-run business, which can germinate in the hope of really good food after our experience shows that many domestic cooking and love only reach unimaginative fast food level. Dinner tastes as fabulous and in fact may be described as something the best that we took during our travel time in restaurants to us.

The humid warm night in our dwelling gypsies we spend reasonably quiet, except at the Sandra at every small creature trauma memories of the sand fly attacks are awake. Can only have the sight of flying or crawling animal Inside Itching sprout!

The next day, it is the 02/12/2009, was the "wettest" are of our trip. Next we follow the Bruce Highway north. In the weather forecasts for heavy rain today has been predicted. It sits in the neck are the fear that the roads be blocked in the flood plains lies before us again and that we are hanging somewhere or "weathering" for days'. At noon we passed the town of Rockhampton, where we pause at a cafe again briefly check up on the internet the road condition, still everything is going "green." Rockhampton is situated exactly on the Tropic of Capricorn (Tropic of Capricorn), the ie, where the tropical climate zone begins. It was about 2.5 months ago, when we run over on the west coast opposite this turning circle from north to south.

With an understanding of open roads in mind, the motivation comes back a little, give a further chunk right track to leave behind. The motivation is then washed away but by and by the onset of rain. The further north we get, the more it poured from all locks. Everything seems to be extreme in this country - the heat, the winds, the vast amounts of troublesome animals, the length - and ultimately the way it rains - from full cans. And the hours! Even if the windshield wipers nervous at level two wags back and forth and you have the feeling that everything would not submit to Peter, yet another round. Unbelievable how quickly bombarded largest amounts of water from the sky. We are now probably in the middle of the Depression. We are already looking forward to the upcoming night - should not one be really much in the dry.

take after a flood and after driving about 600 km Day performance, we in the twilight in Mackay; tourist stronghold and as starting point to upstream Whitsunday Islands. A tropical group of islands off the mainland coast with beaches of Paradise, species-rich vegetation and a beautiful underwater world, a foretaste of the South Seas, so they say. And precisely in this area has it "ships" like mad. Given the wet conditions we decide to look for us for the night in a motel. Numerous places to be scoured, through ankle-deep water, we stumble through the streets. Either "fully booked" or the reception has been measured to or from the performance so outrageously expensive that we give up in frustration. We hope to have outside the tourist area in slightly better chance of a dry shelter and curves through the darkness. Still "ship" and in the pitch dark night is driving entirely to torture as an emergency solution, we control the nearest campsite the road edge. The grassy places sparkle in the spotlight no more seepage of surface water. We park one, a few quick moves of the overnight conversion and as we sit: soaking wet, wet in the sweltering mini-cabin of our Land Cruisers and hear how drums are still on big raindrops on the tin roof of our house. Mentally you are already engaged to turn back to head office and that more than 900 km have been for naught.

lack of other employment opportunities, we place ourselves in Dachtrackt on the ear. The incessant noise of the pounding rain on the tin roof, however, prevent us from finding sleep. And the constant rain shows now the borders of the moisture-proof tent fabric covering our tracks sleep: mattresses and linen are in the front already pretty wet, oh is not that wonderful? Somehow it again sometime tomorrow. It's still raining, but noticeably less. The first step on the lawn is already very "anmächelig. Nip! Shortly before 7.00 clock, we are already on the road. Now reads, "no risk, no fun": either we are lucky and our assumption is correct that the low-pressure trough has now further installed south and the roads in the north are passable, or ... - yes then just do not ...! ?

still lie about 600 km to Cairns us. We pass Airlie Beach, a place where you can actually pass impossible ... Let's do it anyway! As long as the roads are open we want as quickly as possible try to come to Cairns to your destination. On the way we ask about the road conditions and the news sounds good, contrary to expectations: in the north, the roads are open, in the south where we were yesterday, but now it gets critical. The poker game just seems to be working. Slowly the sky brightened back to something that only remnants of the heavy and low-hanging rain clouds on the horizon shows. And along the way of traces of the flood: vast tracts of land are under water, one sees that to must have been recently flooded the streets completely. Time and again we have to deep - avoid potholes - the water washed. In the area near the town of Ingham is Highway partially flooded and we still go through many wet places. Entire houses disappeared here in the floods and during the pre-driving is clearly seen that the water was up to the roof. Harm people by insurance companies here are quite likely to "live" position. People are happy because in spite of lousy weather to be on vacation! :-)

After the "gauntlet" of the past two days we head for the evening, Mission Beach. Again, a beautiful Patch of earth in the tropical east coast, where it is just after the ending of a season has become quiet and still. Set up and once again drinking a glass of wine in peace, knowing so it follows that we have weathered the worst and tomorrow only about 120 km to Cairns lie ahead.

take the next morning, we tackled. The departure comes to us from the otherwise very idyllic place Mission Beach is not too difficult, because it rains recovered slightly from the tropical sky. Definitely not the desired weather for campers, travelers.

The further north we go, the more oppressive the climate. As a European, one can hardly imagine how incredibly difficult this humid tropical heat feels. You're tired, you sweat, the cycle is hard at doing nothing, already, one is constantly on the water bottle ...! And nature is reflected in a unique green! Everywhere bubbling water and sprout from the landscape's where to look. A huge tropical garden through which we control the direction of Cairns. On the long journey here, we have decided to look for us on the final destination for the holidays a somewhat larger place to live. Any nice hotel or a cozy apartment, where we spread out again something that can not weather dependent, are quietly remove the car and arrange to pack our luggage x-hundred cases and can.

afternoon of 02/14/2009, we meet - in the truest sense of the word - a little "watered down" but safe and sound in a Cairns. We start looking for a stay for the holidays end. The offer is huge, the choice is yours great. Where we have accommodated us and spend the last days of our great trips, we show you next time! Many thanks for your fingers crossed - it helped - great and we are very happy about it! Bye, see you next and probably last time ...

Gallery "the big wet"

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Hervey Bay and a visit to the Villa "Coresto" (2 - 2/11/2009)


To make it short, our anticipation of the visit to Corinna and Ernesto was entitled in all respects. Ernesto and the rapporteur to know from the time when the former was still in the employ of a large Swiss insurance company. Times when we stood together at the site of damage and has worked together very customer-oriented solutions. Meanwhile, Ernesto has realized a dream with his wife and has lived for over 2 years in the "Sunshine State" Queensland. As he says, they have built between the town and the village Maryborouh Hervey Bay "a house".

We take the this "house" against the idyllic location in a lush green area. Then we reach the entrance to the Star View Drive, Number 8, and trust for the time being our eyes: before us is a long entrance road that leads to a fancy house, which is surrounded by bushes behind a young garden. It is however not the "little house mentioned, but a large modern villa on a huge 21,000 square meters of land. Wow! Before that are the hosts and wave to us. With an incredulous look, we park our nomadic gypsies box before sending the entrance and are greeted warmly and Ernesto Corinna.

After an extensive discussion on the emigration of our adventures we can host our Gästetrackt quartered with bedroom and private bathroom. For once, we do not live in the confines of our Bush Campers! to creep after 3 month of Zigeunerns a heavenly feeling, once again in a really large bed and a bathroom to have available - fantastic!

In the following days to show us the beautiful corners of Ernesto and Corinna town Maryborough and lead us to the endless sandy beaches of Hervey Bay. Where the sea between the mainland and the coast of Fraser Iceland in a protected area as smooth as a mirror. No surf, no waves, only a blue Water carpet, great for lying in it and swim a few laps. At home we can spoil Corinna with your culinary and Amarone lover Ernesto us participate extensively in the decimation of his inventories. It is placed in us a hospitality that is no longer warmth to beat. And always there is another holiday guest of our hosts: the (Australian) Terrier puppy "Gipsy", which accompanies us at every step that you would like to take in hand luggage to take home! The time we spend with bathing in Hervey Bay, comfortably sitting in a beach cafe, stroll through the markets read the city Maryborough, chat, relax schlaraffieren, and Appenzeller then drink as a digestive aid and sleep! is known as the stylish residence among insiders - -

During our time at Villa Coresto we learn Ilse and Toni know, friends of our hosts, and also Europeans who have settled because of the fantastic climate in Australia. Twice we must at the round table by Ilse and Toni to be there, where we will also be spoiled with culinary delights of European origin and philosophize for hours about God and the world. As we sit on the terrace of the Lake House - to the magnificent seat of Use and Toni - the water of our own natural lake and are not out for the second time in amazement. We came as strangers and friends as we went ... - nice that we met you, no matter how and in what form we are looking forward to seeing you again! Many thanks to you both!

from our announced visit to the Villa Coresto eventually became a stay of about a week - vacation from vacation or, in other words, relaxation of travel hardships that have accumulated over the last 3 months. The time of refueling, the consistency - of the "Keep being allowed" us has done incredibly well. For once, do not have to move on, not every day x-kilometer itinerary in front of him and for once no new discoveries to do was incredibly relaxing. Surrounded by big-hearted friends in a beautiful environment with all the amenities of "civilization"! :-)
And Sandra has over the days of her broken all the stinging creatures body regenerate something. Their skin is covered with biting bites of mosquitoes and sand flies.

During our stay in Hervey Bay, the media reports about several devastating bush fires in South Australia and catastrophic flooding in the northern state of Queensland. Purely geographically, we are of the fire roll away far, thank God. Make us more worried about the floods, because they exactly on our route are to Cairns. The weather in this area is going crazy, although the rainy season large amount of heavy rainfall in a short time is unusual. It rained for days and vast tracts of land are under water, most major roads - are locked - even those that we have to use the. Crocodiles and snakes are lost in the flooded villages, in search of dry spots. And by all prevailing humidity's even greater mosquito infestations, as under normal circumstances as it is already the case. We know now that is not yet clear whether we will continue according to plan our route to follow.

On the morning of 02/11/2009 it means to say goodbye. Our countdown is up and running and we will have to ensure that we are on time at your destination, especially after setting now frictions regarding the weather situation.

for the unforgettable time in Hervey Bay, the warm, generous hospitality and incomparable in your stylish home, we tell you, my dear Corinna and Ernesto, many thanks - we look forward to see you again in Switzerland!

way we roll off the property, the "water parting" in the eyes and a wealth of unique experience of hospitality in the luggage! We try to drive north, in the hope that the weather situation will be opened and the streets gradually returns. Whether we need to reverse or drive through the flood area can, you will experience the next time. Thank you for having us the thumb presses! :-) See you soon!

Gallery Villa Coresto "

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S (tr) and Tours: Fraser Iceland (29.1 - 1.2. .2009)


leads through vast tracts of bright green forest vegetation, the road to Rainbow Beach. A small town 300 km north of Brisbane, from where the ferry to the nearby island of Fraser Iceland " can get. Fraser Iceland is the largest sand island in the world. The huge sand bank is 120 KM long and 14 km wide. Sprouts on a lush green rain forest, tall trees and tropical vegetation with palms and shrubs farm. And - this is so special in it - all green shoots in the middle of the sand! On the island there are several inland lakes and streams of clear fresh water. In short, long beaches, steep sand dunes and crystal clear freshwater lakes. A promising mix.

In Rainbow Beach we take care of us first for permission to ferry the car to Fraser Iceland. Ask for permission to say anything other than entering the National Park . Pay Fraser Iceland is part of the Great Sandy National Park. Decently as we are, we solve the permit (permit) in the firm conviction that is verified on the basis of all available labels very carefully ... - or would! No way! No man wants to see our permit that we should have prominently on the windshield to place, turn out as we shall see. Of local residents, we later learn that this so-called permission'm really not a man, certainly not indigenous Australians! We tease ourselves about us "stupid tourist "!;-)

And here we go. From Rainbow Beach we take the ferry to the depositing station on the mainland (Inskip Point). The ferry is waiting for us already, the only car in the Landi digs on the ship deck. Ticket solve air in the tires and already we are sold 10 minutes later on the island. We land at a good time on the island country. It is low tide so the beach highway is open. During the flood phase, the wide sandy beaches with vehicles not be driven because they are almost completely from the water and partially washed properly and thundering. The tide so we're going with our projects on the island - to give the necessary attention - at least if they take place near the beach. When we

the first Corner turn we see even scenes that we do not live better. A 4-WD car was caught on the beach a stale puddle that has turned out to be pudding-soft, damp sand hole. The car has broken with the tail, is of two wheels in the muddy sand to see anything and the case threatens deeper into the quicksand-like terrain to sink. Evil pictures, and it is heavy and expensive piece of equipment especially need be to correct the mishap. A pointer to the address, not to underestimate the dangers lurking driving.

In light of evening we drive about 40 KM of sand along the beach. In most places, the surface of the sea wegschwindenden (down by low tide) downright flattened and highly compressed, so you can easily rustle up to 80 km / h over the smooth surface and clean beach is well on track.

right on the beach, there are always camping areas where you can sometimes camping on grassy surfaces. Beyond the sea front, behind the rain forest. We choose a shady corner and enjoy the beautiful evening atmosphere at the sounding sea and subsequent open-air dining.

In the night it rained in the morning light and dark clouds still hanging in the sky. The north of the country's usual rainy season will always continue to move south. A climate phenomenon that related to the global warming is, as we are told again and again. Despite clouds and some light dribbling the temperatures are always pleasant, tropical moist and sometimes a little oppressive. For today we have set out to explore the interior of the island and go to one of the fresh water lakes. By narrow and rutted country trails, the trail winds through the hilly rain forest, which sprouts in lush nature of the sand. Again and again it is to cross deep depressions and sand to climb steep ramps. Our previously collected off-road experience comes in handy to us here and once again we are glad absolutely off-road base will be welcome. Sovereign and to weaken our country without digging through the partly Cruiser very mushy terrain. Domestic paths are long and tortuous, arrive, the average pace due to low terrain and thus take at least two hours, until we at Lake McKenzie. Bath backpack and camera equipment strapped we march to the shore. The view through the bushes reveals promising and then the following shows a clear view of the sparkling wet all the beauty of the place: a truly absolutely crystal clear lake, surrounded by green forest and a sandy white sand in front. It is thought to have a detail of a beautiful bay in front of him - and anyone seeking refreshment into jumping, you find yourself in a beautiful and pure fresh water, about 25 - 27 degrees warm. "Just like in paradise! As we spent time on the water declared a click on the photo gallery.

Overall, we spend 4 days on the island, driving back and forth across the huge, green-covered sand pile. Again and again, fantastic views of the vastness of the ocean, the sky sometimes blue, sometimes gray and overcast, and to a warm tropical wind, the sea can often foam up violently. Baden in magnificent fresh-water streams, miles of driving along the beach, across creeks and over deep sandy inland routes. Campen a few meters away from the water, right on the beach. On the subject of water fun is the way it should be noted, that is discouraged from swimming in the sea on Fraser Iceland. Too big the risk of dangerous animals in there, ranging from jellyfish to the white shark! For fresh Süsswasserverlockungen it is for us because even not hard to follow the life-saving advice.

On Day 4, meanwhile, the calendar shows the 02.01.2009 is, it once again time to crawl out of bed. Morning at 5 clock is low tide (low tide) and we have decided today to make tomorrow a ferry to Rainbow Beach and to bring us to the mainland. We have about 60 km road ahead of us and want to necessarily take the path along the beach, where on average about 60 - 80 km / h comes forward. On domestic roads, we came with about a third mentioned the pace through the sand and need for the same distance a half ago. We have therefore to respect for the beach ride on the tide. Shortly after 6 clock we drive off. On certain sections of the beach but you can feel already the rising tide. The beach is wide enough to drive but still, you have to escape now and again but the sweeping water torrents that are washed onto the beach. In between is sprayed sometimes through the middle. We are advancing well and are sure to reach the critical level before the ferry. Until we meet again before that wet throat are, where we already have on the directions a "drunken off-road vehicle" see. And now? Again puts a serious All-Wheel-Drive deep in the muddy-muddy sand. Apparently a real case there! This time we dare not pass, because the whole place lit glänzig and be soaking wet seems. That we could face the same fate as the poor guy who is stuck here, we want to avoid at all costs. Offering help does absolutely nothing. Since it takes very heavy equipment, the fixed-terrain vehicle with trailer from the deep mud to draw. We turn back. 15 km up the beach again, we have to travel quickly, so that we reach the next port with dry feet inland. We achieve. The last few miles to the ferry are hard to earn: a hard stick, strong quergerillte washboard trail ahead of us. Neat shaken but not stirred, we take the ferry and said Fraser Iceland "farewell"! The end of a beautiful, varied and natural Trips on a unique island.

our part, we have the "qualitative goodness" of the trip a little perspective in so far as we have seen, particularly in Western Australia such natural beauty in even more direct originality. The somewhat expensive entry fees to National Park and the outrageously expensive ticket costs for each 10-minute ferry ride also taking a slightly cloudy appearance. For travelers who are only traveling on the east coast of Fraser Iceland is certainly a highlight dar. And after 4 days of island trip, we are not unhappy about it to now be able to dodge the ubiquitous element of sand. Sand on the car, sand in the car, under the fridge sand, sand in the bed, across sand, sand and sand again. Landi and smells like the long rides on the beach like a rotten fish. On the mainland, so we head straight for a car wash with strong suction machines and underbody wash device. General cleaning on Christmas Sunday afternoon. Despite the simple nature of our traveling, we try to keep our home to clean as possible. And finally, are tomorrow we visited at Ralph's former colleagues and his wife near Hervey Bay. Since we do under the circumstances to some extent at least "in style" and civilized show up. :-)

late afternoon we head towards Hervey Bay. Outside the city Maryborough we put a leg break. On a remote but beautiful campsite is checked. The dip in the pool comes from the oppressive, humid weather as called. In water, developed a "pool conversation with a native Australian who lives in the campsite. Living in terms of a permanent fixture! Often the pension in Australia is so scarce that it is no longer more last. The principle of "spare the time, so you have to be rescued" this country is not very common! Anyway, we give our utmost to entertain us with the Lord on all possible topics, but we understand his wide spoken "Strine" (so called the slang of Australian English) is only partial. Yet he comes to the pool-Talk with a bag of fresh fish marching, he is determined to give us for dinner. A really nice gesture. When the lady of our house fish, however, belongs rather to the "rear preferences" of the culinary wish list, so the writer a good deal of protein for dinner may slip away. The fish in aluminum foil, previously belonging to different spices and olive oil and refined on the grill with it; an excellent meal :-)

The idyllic campsite is on a huge disadvantage: the beginning of the early dusk begins to attack us all the seasons of regiment . sandflies A cruel annoying phenomenon. Microscopic vermin that a clamping and secretes an acrid fluid. Repugnant and absolutely unnecessary! Well, the annoying insect cornered animal seems like a scourge to weigh on the continent. Anyway, we are happy to consider the next morning. We are looking forward to the visit to Ernesto and Corinna, where we are allowed to stay for a few days. Full of anticipation we drive to Hervey Bay ... - about our time in the house "Coresto" and in the region of Hervey Bay in the near future you will learn more. Until then, a good time and - as time is running and running - you soon bye!

Gallery Fraser Iceland

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direction tropics: Byron Bay & Brisbane (25 - 01/28/2009)


Sunday, 1/25/2009: Departure is called for, time to break camp in Sydney and further north along the east coast to drive. Only about 3,500 km of the road to Terminus in Cairns ahead. But we still remain about 4 weeks time budget, which is sufficient, but it is no longer the leisurely pace of travel, as previously possible - unfortunately! :-( Big exploring the hinterland are not under these assumptions possible. We have indeed made aware of our company for the western part of Australia more time and now that's true East is and the time slowly but surely "melt off" would have .. we have liked more of it you get used to a certain rhythm finally

Well, pack our things we in the camper and leave at about 10.30 clock even briefly to the gas pump. - Thank God the gas prices have become cheaper, a liter of diesel currently costs about $ 1.17, which comes to meet us at the current favorable exchange rate! - And then out through the northern suburbs of Sydney on the highway.

We know that once again a long distance ahead of us and we have adjusted to moderate head. The weather is mediocre and overcast the sky, so the ideal driving day. Locker we burn that day, more or less in a piece of 555 km in the asphalt. In the evening we land on a remote strip of land, called Corindi Beach next to the highway where we were on a beautiful green lawn overlooking the sea a great place overnight . See On the long journey back north, the weather conditions have changed significantly. The closer we got the Tropic of Capricorn (the beginning of the tropical zone), the more humid and tropical, "the meteorological conditions have become. Right now in the summer rainy season, after which point all the time heavy and dark clouds hanging in the sky clearly. Just as we are busy preparing for dinner, it's starting to trickle in for even know ... - fortunately for the time being only for a short time!

In the following night, we then pulled through a hell of a noise from a deep sleep. After twice eye rubbing we note that outside a raging torrential rain like Stark, whose "Rain walls" unshakable banging on the "tin ceiling" of our bedroom. A huge crash and outside in the spotlight you can see only a black wall of water! It poured from full cans and we have to fear that the (fixed) in tent fabric is made outside wall of our bedroom drenched tracks total in the near future. Gradual entry of water into the bedroom would be the result. Not exactly comfortable then! At some point, but after the rain is silent and expectant drop sound lulls us back to sleep. In the morning we find that our campers and the leak test has successfully passed! :-)

After an early reveille and a beautiful sunrise at the Corindi Beach's goes on. Our goal is called Byron Bay. A place in the north of the State of New South Wales (just before the Queensland border), which boasts a wonderful climate and has caused by his "cape-able" over miles of beautiful sandy beaches. Formerly a city of hippies, surfers, dropouts and "Hari-Krishna 'disciples, to make the well-heeled clientele, is now a chic second home. It was also made in the center pretty lively to and fro, it is finally "Australia Day" (national holiday) and since it has just come a lot of people. But we are glad that presents the corner to Byron Bay is not so crowded, especially as the Christmas and New Year over here to be the case. The people are diverse: a lot of backpacker tourists, which can be just the final stage of puberty behind, here and there a few alternative birds-knitted bags and a highly visible "witness Nasowas-Image", then the connoisseurs and silver hair generation besides of course lots of surfers, or those who would like to be more to the show and a stylish surfboard across drag through town. Oh yes, and we are still here.
After a stroll through the town center and a cappuccino break We parked our vehicle at the "Clarke's Beach" or with the local camping site beach access. We choose a cozy corner in the shade of trees and decide to spend two days and two nights here. We thoroughly enjoy the sun, sea and beach. To counter the threat of physical inactivity something once we move to act to the lighthouse at Cape Byron. A lighthouse that marks the easternmost point of mainland Australia. From there you can enjoy a panoramic view of the South Pacific. Once again, we observe a walk around the bay, a large group of playing dolphins. They appear with the surfers to ride a race! Between April and October, we should at this stretch of coast ever see again passing herds of humpback whales.

Before departure in Byron Bay we think about whether we want to control the nearest big-city Brisbane or not. Sydney - which is already in impressiveness hardly be surpassed - City-sniff again air comes to us in time a bit (too) early. Nevertheless, it would somehow be a shame to just drive around the outside, we have learned from Melbourne. Due to the hitherto always easy access roads to the inner cities we decide to take us to Brisbane for an afternoon or an evening time. On our way we pass the border to the state of Queensland ("the sunshine state") and shortly after roll straight back on the capital Brisbane. With around 1.6 million inhabitants the third largest city in the country. The ride into the city is preparing once again easily. Major difficulties, however, offers us the parking search. All outdoor parking spaces are occupied with a maximum 2-hour restrictions and tariffs in the car parks (this time would Landi place in it) would melt such a large hole in your budget, that it's not even begin to think about. So 4-hour parking cost more than $ 50! Three times we crossed to the innermost belt, until we give up irritated and direction "South Bank" on the other side of the Brisbane River, which has three large loops between winding through the city. In the South Banks were once again more - created large open spaces ("Park Lands") with water impact - typical of Australian cities. Even an artificial swimming area with sandy beach is available and indeed with a direct view of the skyline.

We make our way to City Walk and drive through the city center with its modern glass towers. The climate is pleasantly moist and not too hot. We put one or the other a photo stop before we reach the river through the Botanical Garden to the starting point. Walk in the meantime we banish hunger with a small evening meal overlooking the river and the illuminated skyline. As End of the day we hop in the evening at 21.00 clock briefly in the aforementioned pool. Refreshed and fed up you go to sleep-search, which proves to be as difficult, as for the parking lot. More or less by chance, we go to a large campsite, passing just outside the city. Check-in is not because the office is only open to 21:00 clock and the entrances to the parking spaces are locked with gates. Well, we put our home on a visitor parking, take the bedroom from the attic and doze counter the next morning. Not a very restful night. Disturbed by the obvious road you have already slept much better and Sandra fighting the bargain ailing with cold symptoms.

We hope that we are no plans for imminent disease conditions in your way. Next, two promising targets are on the agenda: first, a several-day trip to Fraser Iceland, an off-road excursion on the largest sand island in the world, be on the sandy and bumpy tracks through the dense rain forest our Landi again called for orderly, and second, a visit to a former colleague of Ralph, in the beautiful area around Harvey Bay spends his well deserved retirement. We must be there guest and are already full of anticipation of the intense conversation certainly see you again! How

normally you will learn in due time about the progress of our route towards Cairns. Another episode this week on that channel. In the meantime, all the best, stay healthy and thank you for all your reactions, which we are pleased each time is still huge! Bye, see you next time

Gallery Byron Bay & Brisbane

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Sydney (21 - 25.1.2009)


It is afternoon, on 21.1.2009, and we have to The campsite "Lane Cove River Tourist Park, about 10 miles outside of downtown Sydney established. Near the camping site there is a bus route that leads directly to the city center. So we can all our belongings and leave it all on the quiet and idyllic location on a riverside campsite back and move freely in the big city. The bus services are excellent, and range until late into the night.

When we turn from the route-strain (the laborious fumble after the camping site has us all geschlaucht nice!) Have recovered somewhat, germinates quickly to the desire to finally go to town. On the way we already are curved transversely through the city (once the Lord had to chauffeur his vehicle on an emergency basis even written for the traffic Hotel entrance blocked contact - a terrible maneuver) and as we drove over the Harbour Bridge, have opened us the first glimpses of the breathtaking skyline of this city. Simply incredible how the winding arms of Port Jackson - is the natural harbor of Sydney - nestled in bright blue on the far-sweeping the city.

counter work we take the bus into the city center. pass from the bus stop just 20 minutes and we are sold on the Wynard station in the middle of downtown. There are only a few minutes walk to Circular Quay - the place the water, where all major urban transport links converge and where the ferries. Due to the fact that a large part of Sydney's quarters at the water - just on the banks of this so impressive Port Jackson - operate many ferry lines to these urban areas. Instead of using metro or bus, the waterside city areas can be so comfortable and pleasant drive by ferry.

And then we pass under the railway station at Circular Quay, and between the old houses of "The Rocks" shine the monumental steel cables of reverential Harbour Bridge. Then you stand right on the water's on view: Opera House and Harbour Bridge in front of the same lens. In between the port and in the background Glass and Neonfassaden the business towers. The temperatures are warm, it blows a gentle breeze, filled with the salty taste of sea water in the port and run an end-of ferries! This scenery is so impressive that it can hardly be adequately described in words. The previously visited cities we are to stand as very attractive in memory, but in the middle of Sydney and all the famous and really uniformly very impressive landmark in front of you, the mix between modern and traditional architecture, the waterfront location, the absolutely impressive city, propose anything previously seen!

first time we stroll through the oldest District of The Rocks and are on course to the Visitor Centre. There we shower us with all sorts of plans and information before we indulge ourselves in a cozy open-air launch overlooking Opera House and Skyline a palatable aperitif! :-)
How well it feels so completely out of work ... - easy travel, spend from one place to another, and then in places like these to come by, and to wonder - that's definitely wanting more!

While we enjoy the aperitif is and what little food the sun and a lightning discharges over the city. An hour later, it dries off and now lights up the skyline from the darkness. The white sail roofs Opera Houses of the reach into the black night sky. Behind the wide-lit curved arch of the bridge chip. The camera runs on intensive operation and we're shooting several rounds before and at the opera. Simply fantastic. At 10 clock in the evening we go spontaneously to a ferry that goes to the opposite side of town. A small harbor cruise at night with many attractions in the view ... Sydney by night on the water and a gentle breeze on the shirt ... it are definitely harder fate!

The next morning - we have last night just after midnight, the last bus back caught the camping site! - We make it comfortable . Address Just across the parking lot next to us once again gentlemen quartered in the home country, so you profusely about experiences and future, about the origin and destiny, and has about this and that. It will come off shortly after noon before we do. Again, we jet to the express bus into town. Camping site - Downtown 40 minutes, the walk to the bus stop takes about the same length as the bus ride itself

Again, we sneak around the impressive streets of the city heading to Circular Quay. There we boarded the ferry to Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour is situated very close to the other side of Circular Quay, it is once by boat under the Harbour Bridge through to the back - but no less attractive - side of the inner city. Darling Harbour has long been considered a blot on the city, with dilapidated warehouses and dilapidated port facilities. The 200-year celebrations in 1988 and in view of the Olympic Summer Games 2000, the district has been decked out with a lot of effort. The entrance to the ferry is already promising. members around the docks of the "Cockle-Bay" to trendy bars and good restaurants. Even the Australia Maritime Museum was created there. The harbor old battleships and submarines that are reminiscent of less peaceful times. At a time when Australia in the 2nd World War on the Side of America has fought (and was mercilessly bombed by the Japanese). has founded the super-impressive sailing boat made of wood with which Captain Cook sailed in 1770 on Jackson's Bay, where the settlement which is now called Sydney, is also a replica of the "Endavour" in the harbor.

The ferry rides are ideal as a cheap city sightseeing tours by water. Probably the most convenient urban transportation that you can imagine. And even on days like this: temperatures of 35 degrees, and at the very low humidity. Since it is on the ship at a slightly cooling sea breeze really refreshing. And while you curve again and again to the unique skyline - it's just the middle of it!

This afternoon we enjoy thoroughly the casual life and the relaxed atmosphere in Darling Harbour. Over a glass of white wine we obtain information about details and the sites of the city, to talk about past travel experiences and plan the next trip already mentally. We see how to address the low sun shining on the glass facades of high-rises and dips in Darling Harbour soft lighting. You can say what you like and taste can be so well known, not contentious in our view is one that undoubtedly Sydney's most beautiful cities we have ever seen. Simply amazing! Each was a visit to this Settlement at Port Jackson recommend highly placed and those that they already know and have seen to know why we rave about it!

There are even or especially the contradictions that make Australia as a tourist destination so interesting. A country of the tropics to the temperate and sometimes even cold regions in the south. Loneliest landscapes, endless deserts, forests and lakes, sand and meadows, beaches and cliffs, rough and barren, and then sweet and full of freshness. Cosmopolitan and attractive cities and people who love the country and their guests. Helpful (exceptions will eventually everywhere) and loose. NO WORRIES! :-)

And once again begins a new Day. We have the feeling that time passes more quickly than they already do in everyday life! Today's is warm and quite hot, so it promises to in the morning at half past seven on the roof of our tent campers scorching sun. Because we like to go by ferry, we have decided to chug to Manly. A district in the north of Sydney with a beautiful bay beach and a cozy atmosphere. Only 7 miles from Sydney, but 1000 miles away from all worries (so says an old native wisdom). And one of the finest small ship traveling the world, finally a ferry ride to Manly will be. Less than half an hour it will take a boat there. Get out, once along the Corso (Pedestrian zone) and you is on the Beach. Beach life and surfing scene outside the front door of the big city. No wonder, the beautiful beach suburb a popular destination of Sydneysiders. It idles perfectly at the large beach, but the brisk business there, but due to size and extent is still enough room for everyone there. After extensive horizontal recovery Treat yourself to a refreshing shower and then it wanders slowly through the old colonial houses lined Fussängerstrasse "The Corso Manly. The front of the port - in fact, called here the "Wharf" - there are several nice pubs "seaside" where we have a cold beer at the tranquil harbor atmosphere affect us and watch the incoming and outgoing ferries in the gentle evening becoming light.

And then we go on the last boat back towards Sydney to Circular Quay. The atmosphere now exceeds that in the evening again from noon to impressiveness. Currently, where the low sun its last rays of light on the water and the lake shores throws exudes the legendary region of all its beauty. Gone is it to the prominent rock heads of the North and South Heads, which form a natural barrier between the open sea and the sheltered bay of Jackson Bay. And a little further forward, turning the ship to port and then once again puts the entire Sydney skyline into view - behind the red sinking sun, which makes a few ragged clouds look like art, painting the sky. We are first and foremost on the ship, the sea breeze on your face and your jaw to once again foot height! "Saaagenhaft", this sight - images and scenes that you never forget!

for the next and unfortunately the last day we have again written a little sightseeing in the specification. Finally, we explored the city too little and that it were lying at the foot of the green belt - the Botanic Garden - not yet seen. The temperature has in the past 24 hours once bought a spike. Shortly before noon, when we stand after a tour criss-cross the city, past the modern glass towers, along with old houses, with pedestrian streets and lively promenade in front of the gates of Hyde Park, the thermometer to the round of 40 degrees C. . Water, which evaporates the top will flow "in the same breath again ... - a scorcher burns from the sky and shining of the asphalt gradually become softer leave. Even the extremely heat-tolerant lady of our group of two can not resist the odd sigh! :-)
Nevertheless, we stick to our plan, nor the extreme point of go to Botanic Gardens - not air-conditioned bus as the Asians, but to walk. Finally,'s words: "Only where you were walking, you were really"! At this extreme point, there is a rock under shady trees, in the 150 years before on a "chair" chiselled was - the "Mrs. Maquarie-Chair ". A point that after the wife of the 1st Governors of Sydney was named as the lady held picnics there like elitist - it at least tells the story. From this point, a sensational panorama of the city with all the landmarks in view. Although these were not yet built in the time Mrs Macquarie, probably the quiet place in the lush green of the botanical gardens and with direct water impulse even then without a doubt have had a fascination! We certainly do there extensively march break, refresh the overheated foot soles in the water and bring the camera used.

You have to overcome the city planned a large wreath was laid out with as much detail love this spacious park. At the foot of the city, between opera and water, with palm trees and flower gardens, natural stone and rock formations, water games and Boitopen - and with much life in it, animal and human. It will be held open-air concerts and dance shows and all recreation and relaxation seekers are below the shade of giant trees. And all of immediately prior to the skyscrapers of the City. A mix of "tastes" very very well!

will at some point we defeated our spirit of discovery, but because of scorching heat. We set sail opera board Circular Quay and Darling Harbour boat to first-best "shadow side", where we carry liquid in different variants. :-)
For a long time, probably the last time we submit the appeal of this beautiful city on the water and see how to build thunderclouds. Such Glutofenhitze can only in a fierce thunderstorm unloaded ... Within an hour the thermometer drops by about half (from 40 to 20 degrees!) And we begin in the darkness, shivering slightly on the way home. Shivering, because it has become cooler, but above all because it is time to "goodbye" to say.

Sun Sydney four days are like sand trickled through his fingers and we would have been enough do not double the time to be really tired. Too big the city to its varied facets, too many to their superlatives and too beautiful, their presence or appearance. We enjoyed it, being here was a stranger and look forward - who knows? - To the next time!

we do enjoy ourselves now, however, on the next targets. It waits for the Australian east coast on us, we take-off in the remaining time in appearances are. Famous names such as Byron Bay or Fraser Iceland stand as the next items on the map. We look forward to your going there again accompanied us and you enjoy the tour of Australia's largest city! Take care and see you soon!

Gallery Sydney

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Melbourne and continue to Sydney (16th - 21.1.2009)


When on the highway, the skyscrapers of the city of Melbourne in the sight slide, we can make it at the sight of the impressive skyline, not for me , to be coming directly to the city bypass and City next to leave. Too big is the charm, the city once more - albeit briefly - to see up close and feel. So we stay the course "City Centre" and stand a short time later, again in the middle of the crowd. Fortunately we also have yet to find a parking space and pretty centrally located. The parking lot search using our small car is not just in big cities is not so easy because of the Landi because of its height does not fit in the car parks. We must always look for an "open air car park. Perth and Adelaide - -

against Melbourne the previous visited cities have almost "village character". Melbourne Ratio larger and much more hectic. Nevertheless is a certain charm of this city, the possibilities seem endless to be entertained cultural, musical, athletic or otherwise. In a few days just to start the Australian Open, where the export-Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, also will give glory. Too good, it would have been if the Australian Open had been in line with our schedule. So what we would not let us escape, especially since the ticket prices can be described as moderate.

After we parked our driving Globe Trotter - because of his appearance, he trains himself not just in restraint at the sight of the car park! - We wear a fleece jacket on and march through the city to the next cafe. We caught typical weather for this corner of Australia: overcast, cool, windy and on the border with the onset of rain. Melbourne is like the stone bulk of Australia. And an hour later the sun is shining and we must rid ourselves as soon as the fiber fur! So to speak, almost 4 seasons in a few hours.

Actually we just wanted to quickly drink a coffee and take a walk around the "Flinders" Railway Station - the striking and classic old train station building in the middle of modern downtown. So easy but we will not go away. DC behind them there are - as typical of Australia's major cities - a water oasis right in the middle. On the banks of the Yarra River you have created a beautiful pedestrian zone with trendy pickling, restaurants, shops and shopping malls. Twice we have nachfüttern our parking meter (maybe they're doing hunts on park sinner - because St. Gallen just seems harmless!), So we reasonably without rushing to stroll through the streets. It is now noon and we think that you should treat yourself in a river-side restaurant with views of the skyline of a small lunch salad. So we do it and find it in the middle of the Big City cozy. No noise, no traffic, just chugging tour boats, lots of people of all shock and the view of the skyscrapers.

After lunch there is time, but then continue on. We would have seen more of Melbourne. First, we had the city but not in our travel plan and secondly we must do something forward, because almost three quarters of our Australian adventure behind us. :-( It

'em go again. Only a laborious stop-and-go route out of town and then subsequently always just east of interesting little land. It is not as relaxed cruising in the West. More transport, more curves, more ups and downs and more cross-town trips with traffic lights and roundabout intersections. And the weather it is your typical for this section: cool and unpleasant. On a Nächtigungsplatz near the highway, we set up camp and take a covered picnic hut in hardware. The relentless wind sweeping by car and we try plastic tarp to shield as much as possible. A Dutch traveler Päärchen then performs with her car and we try and help support behind a "car-castle" to Verbunk. When we go and hide after a round of "Yathzee" in the beds, the thermometer say and write to less than 14 degrees in summer and in Australia. Right, "cool"!

The next day we did not do so well into the transitions occur. Only shortly before noon, we come away. Something we are unsure regarding the route choice: should we rather keep price coast or go inland? The interior promises but lots of interesting corners, especially the National Parks to the "Australian Alps", a mountainous region that our Alps in Europe is very similar, but there the distance is not more detail and in meteorological terms as uncertain as at the coast. It's taken further along the coast towards Sydney ... - we feel like we tortured the traveling at the moment. The miles do not become less. The goal seems far away ... always ask for the body and mind for something else. Instead of directly driving

and the shortest route to Sydney we decided to treat ourselves to a nice spot on the coast to another one or two rest days. A little walk around the countryside, on the beach, enjoy the sun and sea, because the weather forecast bodes well soon! It can be controlled two beautiful and rather quiet coastal villages (where Australians are spending their holidays). In the quiet village "Mallacoota" We let ourselves down for a full two days and catch a large lawn and covered camping site, with direct beach access. As we make ourselves comfortable and set us again really "comfortable" one. The two hot sunny days at sea and the "in-the-day-into-life" invites our batteries from driving a little empty, and the motivation is coming back to take the last section up to a major break in Sydney under the wheels. Two days later, on 01.20.2009, we break down our tents in Mallacoota and go back to the winding up and down the coastal highway, along this ever heading to the indisputable best - or at least famous! - All Australian cities: Sydney! After a wild stop in Nowra, a town south of Sydney, where we discovered at night in a sheltered river even police and rangers - us but left unmolested in kind and likeable - have we drive on the morning of 1/21/2009 in Sydney. And once again through the middle! It gave us goose bumps on the body, magic and "Awe showers" have been poured on us when we are sitting in their car drove over the Harbour Bridge with views of the "Port Jackson". Madness! What you see usually only illustrated in books or on television, we suddenly experienced live, you're right in the middle and fully there!

We come easily through the city and reach the district where we have chosen a suitable camping site close to the city. Only we do this tourist park "around the die" not find. No signs, nothing. Locals do not even know about it. Ca. 50 Search kilometers are overdone in the many "round trips" through the suburbs ... until we turn it happens to be in a side street, where is the saving sign! The tormenting of searching is over. Tension decreases and a certain exhaustion mixed with relief. Why on earth you can not just screw the plate to where everyone passing by turn? :-)

's sleep and a shower - it's necessary. And then let's first car trip to the city of "Sydneysiders". We are full of anticipation and leave you at the next Time to know how we experienced the "settlement" at Port Jackson with the familiar face! Thank you for your interest and see you next time!

Gallery Melbourne and continue to Sydney

Trekking Poles Fredericton

Great Ocean Road and Great Otway NP (12 - 15.1.2009)


Between our last stop on the Murray River and the next destination, the Great Ocean Road along the coast between Adelaide and Melbourne are, once again, some 100 kilometers, which we have no choice but to take to the dogs. Which is devoted to a driving 01.12.2009 day. After exercise and sun-drenched Driving break in the flow we need to get used again to the sight of seemingly endless asphalt ribbon. The path leads through wide agricultural and viticulture area towards the border to Victoria. In Mt Gambier

we do lunch. It is a typical Australian town. The long entry and exit roads are dominated by countless huts of various fast-food chains. The unhealthy America imported food culture in this country seems to be related to a lively response. Many people see the bad eating habits to be seen miles, along the lines of: "there are people who are just too small for their weight." The problem is that they can not be so great that the Ratio length / width're right! Mt Gambier

but still has a small volcanic crater to offer, in which there is a lake as water reservoir. The Blue Lake - makes up to its name - follows shimmering blue, as if someone had poured tons royal blue ink. No usual blue, just like water shimmers. The scholars are to this day, however, do not realize what circumstances the lake due to its special coloring. Anyway, we packed our camping kitchen and take a short lunch overlooking the lake.

Then we go on and on. Until the end that the speedometer indicates a day trip of just under 600 km and the Sun on the horizon slowly disappears. Time to find a place to sleep, what turned out in the relatively densely populated area on the border between South Australia and Victoria as not easy. Most campgrounds are "fully booked" and actually we have no desire for a camping place, we do anyway to stay only 10 hours. Since we have the dollars are too good. So to speak, as a last resort and as a makeshift solution, we control to a rest area that is usually used for heavy trucks for the night break. The place is still behind some bushes, but right on the street. We slip into bed and are glad when it's morning. It turns out to be the worst Nächtigungsort out we have ever approached. All night the thunder heavy trucks with 100 km / h past our dwelling, one gets the feeling that they'll drive straight through the "bedroom" - ugly! Ans sleep or slumber is superficial to think only with earplugs. Clock in the morning at 05.30 we have enough from the noise, make us ready to leave and cut off.

Soon we cross the border to Victoria, and are approaching the Great Ocean Road. This is a very impressive section on Australia's south coast. The rough waters of the Southern Ocean have in this area for thousands of magnificent and picturesque rock formations in the soft Sand and limestone modeled. The Great Ocean Road is the most photographed stretch of coastline in Australia. Correspondingly high is the tourist rate.

Due or better thanks to our early reveille we already shortly before 8 clock at the first sight. In the soft morning light, we see the rocks washed by the sea of the Bay of Iceland. On we go past the famous structure of the "London Bridge", a rocky arch bridge that once connected to the mainland. In 1990 the land connecting part in heavy seas in the roaring sea waves crashed. Two on the "island arc" located tourists had to be rescued by helicopter, after the land connection was abruptly interrupted! The grand finale

this really super-spectacular rocky coastline, we will experience the "Twelve Apostles". At one time there were twelve pinnacles, which were lined up from the water. Today, it still only 8 vertical boulders left. The rest have all the time on the base gnawing waves - and the waves are really roaring! - For ever sunk in the sea. At some point the ocean all the "Apostles" have brought to him and instead left new in soft rock formations and wild. An example of the incredible erosion forces of pressure and time, such as water and Wind constantly rubbing on the material, thus leaving much more grandiose structures or sculptures. The art of nature.

We experience the lookout for this section of the Great Ocean Road at the very best weather conditions. Deep blue, cloudless sky and hot temperatures. Anything for granted, especially in this stretch of coastline, also called "Shipwreck Coast" is named. No wonder, some 70 - 80 ship accidents have happened here the end of the nineteenth century, as the masters of the heavy seas and the rapidly changing weather of the end of Bass Strait have been underestimated. Thus, their boats have been pressed by the raging waters of the ocean against the rock cliffs, where they were crushed.

At noon we have admired the highlights of the Great Ocean Road to thoroughly and then we put ourselves in the afternoon in the beautiful - but unfortunately a bit crowded - Port Campbell to the beach and enjoy the heat and the sea. Then we make our turn to roost search. This time we want to leisurely stay for as as we were last night possible! During our morning tour of the sights we are always bumpy cobbles and random street noticed that lead away from the road to the cliff edge. One of them we tested and it actually leads directly to the presumed target. perfect place to stay, and absolutely "Tourist free"! 100 m from the cliff edge overlooking the spectacular coastal scenery and a couple of hours, dip the sun as a blazing fireball before our eyes into the sea. Since we stay! After extensive Nachmittagssiesta and enjoyable dinner, we marvel at the advertised play, as it is actually repeated every day and yet in this place incredibly impressive displays. An increasingly "redder" expectant Glutkugel approaches the water until it seems to melt away and it finally turned the sky into a brightly colored veils. For this, the sound of gnawing on the rocky cliffs waves. And in the middle then we lay to rest. Thus, the But difficult world in order!
The heat of the day we have all tasted special. For days - or weeks - the thermometer again showed values around 35 degrees and finally rested for once, the crushing heat and biting evening becoming southwest. Finally, once again all day in shorts, no sweater or fleece to bed rest. This keeps it should ...

the morning we do then, however, fluctuations in the weather. The sky is overcast and it blows this snappy-cold southwest wind on the unprotected coast, rocky plateau. An arctic wind, which also comes from there! With fleece and closed shoes, we control the Landi again main route in order to proceed. The twisting and sometimes almost serpentine good coastal road we follow to the east towards Melbourne. In Apollo Bay we left the beaten path north into the interior, in the forests of the Great Otway National Park. A huge rain forest with streams and rolling hills. Two kilometers from the coast, we believe we are in the midst of the "original" Switzerland ". Yet how opposites can be attractive! On unpaved forest roads we drive to an idyllic campsite, where we look first at a small walk to the Stevenson-represented if the tired legs from sitting. Then we spread ourselves over a wide area for camping out, set up our home and make a big bonfire for a comfortable "outdoor" atmosphere. It feels like a vacation! :-)

faster than we chased the sun is again the quiet forest night. Next we have to keep course east, towards Melbourne, the capital of the State of Victoria (after Sydney's second largest city of the continent). Before we make a stop in Turquay, a "surf hotspot, located where all major brands of well-known clothing industry. Imagine how the greedy mass is presented in countless square feet of shop space surf and leisure wear. This time, we can resist us, however, an expensive shopping spree! 
The next stop we put in Geelong, a minor tourist suburb of Melbourne, while second-largest city in the state. We must once again fill our pantry, what we do in the local supermarket. Then we go for recreation and urban green space next to a river, where there are tables, benches and spacious meadow plants. First of aperitif and after a quick supper before we go to a nightcap in the city again and take care of our web-stories at a hotel bar. And tomorrow's drive towards Melbourne. A city that we, however - including lack of time - not have in our travel planning diary. Let's see if we find the way around, or if we still proceed.

We hope you have the contrast between coast and hinterland when viewing the gallery can also experience something fun and it has made you to follow our footsteps. Your positive feedback to us very motivated to keep our blog as current as possible. Many thanks and see you next time!

Gallery Great Ocean Road and Great Otway NP