Lesley's Travels

And so our Australian Adventure continues..... Day 21 We had booked to spend 2 days on Tangalooma Island  which is located on Moreton Island and just 75 minute catamaran cruise from Brisbane. Moreton Island is a sand island, Queensland is home to the four largest sand islands in the world, the largest being Fraser Island, whilst Moreton Island is considered the Adventure Island. There is plenty to keep you busy here no matter how long you want to stay for and plenty of options of accommodation from hotel rooms to apartments. We had to wait a little while for check in and so headed to the B&B's Bar before  heading to our room. We went to the Dolphin Eco Centre to book on the Dolphin feeding that happens every evening around 7pm.  Andy was advised not to feed the dolphins as they discourage people with colds so that no infections can be passed to the dolphins. There is lots of information about the dolphins in the centre and you can lea...

And so our Australian Adventure continues with .... Day 9   We arrived at my Cousin Clare and her husband Robs house which was located in a suburb just outside Brisbane called Rochedale South where we would base ourselves for the next few weeks and were so happy that we could actually unpack properly for the first time since leaving the UK. Day 10 This was my cousins daughters christening day. Day 11 Andy was excited to visit Rob's shop Hobby1  and like a kid in a sweet shop as its the place to visit if you are into Model Kits, Model Railways, Radio Control Vehicles, Drones, Slot Cars, Diecast Models, Puzzles or Rockets, you will certainly find it all there at Hobby One. Day 13  Today we found out that the Australians love a pie.  We visited the famous  Yatala Pie Shop.  This shop has been in the area for more than 130 years and nowadays often sells in excess of 3,500 pies a day and even has a drive through.  They have a g...