The Clarkle has landed

On route to Tonbridge in a mini cab from Heathrow. Urgh. Not too bad for me as I managed to get a few hours sleep. April's shattered though.

Back to work tomorrow. Yeah! Hopefully it'll be a quiet week.

Australia trip day 8

Yesterday we went on a luxury wine tour around the region in a massive land rover discovery. I nice chap drove us to three vineyards, a cheese manufacturer, a brewery and a wine college where kids could learn how to make wine!

It was was a great day but it was long and a lot of wine was drunk. We eventually got back at around 6 where as part of the package we were given more wine and more cheese! The photos are of us enjoying it and some more of the the lovely house.

Australia trip day 7

On day seven we drove to Tenterfield but stopped off in Nimbin for to have a look around.

It was an old hippy commune type place where most of the locals looked like they needed a good wash. We were only there for 15 minutes and we were asked if we wanted any marijuana twice. 

A little while later we made our way to our lovely house that was to be our bad for the next couple of days.

The photos are off the house we stayed at. The purple thing is a Hawaiian sweet potato

Australia trip day 6

Yesterday, we took a visit to a opal jeweller, jumped up and down in the waves at Byron Bay, took a look at a light house, had a lovely meal then a few beers at an open mic night.

Australia trip day 5

Yesterday we started out drive down towards Sydney so drove to Byron Bay where we're staying for a couple of nights.

We picked up some stamps for postcards along the way. What nice people the Australians are. In order to post using airmail you need to use the ashes winning stamps! Ha, ha.

Other photos are off Byron Bay, a frosted beer pump and the left over shells from our seafood platter.

Australia trip day 4

Yesterday we took a drive down to Cabarita beach for some lunch and to see the Tropical Fruit World...

Unfortunately, when we got there it was $45 each to get in so we settled for some ice lollies outside.

Pictures are of our beast of a hire car. April's dad's house, April and her dad and the beach.

After that, I had a jump around in the sea getting smashed by some waves. Then we went out for a drink and a bite to eat. It was good food, but I left disappointed as they were out our kangaroo steaks, so in the end I had to settle for some spicy bugs. In case you're wondering (as I did), they're large crustations, similar to a lobster or langoustine.

Australia trip day 3

Yesterday was a bit overcast but we made the best of it by taking a long walk along Broadbeach all the way to Surfers Paradise (10k round trip). There was a lot more action going on at this end of the beach. April described it as the Maliga of Australia. I'm glad we're not staying there.

After that we had some dim sum for lunch followed by a quick swim before heading over to April's dad's for dinner and cards.

They introduced us to a card game called frustration. And it is indeed frustrating.

Australia trip day 2

Here's some photos from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. We saw, Kangaroos, tree Kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, lizards, Tasmanian Devils, emus, cassowarys, loads of owls, pelicans, obis, and bush turkeys.

The view from above

All is quiet, at 6:30. 19 floors up from our balcony.

A little overcast

But sure that will burn up soon. It's still before 7.