Great Barrier Reef!

For our first trip within Australia we have decided to head out to the Great Barrier Reef. I must say I am looking forward to this trip for many different reasons. The weather should be nice for the time we are there so we are crossing our fingers and praying that things don't change. Apparently even in the Autumn its pretty hotttttt up there. We will post some pics once we get back.

Ciao
E&R

Many wishes

We send our love, prayer and wishes to anyone effected by the earthquake in Central Italy

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E&R

Another language

We thought we can't be in Australia and posting about life down here without putting up some slang (only in Australia) words/phrases.


avos=avocados
barbie=barbecue
chook=chicken
bathers=swimming costume
bikkie=biscuit
brekkie=breakfast

bloke=male

brickie=brick layer

chewie=chewing gum

chokkie=chocolate

mozzie=mosquito

saltie=salt water crocodile

flat out=busy

flog=steal/sell

rock up=to turn up/arrive

smoko=to take a break

whinge=complain

sanger=sandwhich

snag=sausage

stubby=375ml of beer

stuffed= to be tired

arvo=afternoon

maccas=McDonald's

servo=petrol station

If you know of any others give us a shout

Ciao
E&R

Vacay

So how happy am I that we are heading to the Great Barrier Reef for our 1yr anniversary. It was a toss up between the reef or the outback. We decided on the reef this time around as the outback was quite deer (Australian slang for expensive). As we are here for another year or so we have, hopefully, more than enough time to visit the outback. Our only hope is that the weather is nice and we are able to snorkel/dive. Apparently the water temperature bearable in the Autumn months. We are also looking for more "must see" places to visit while down, any suggestions?

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E&R

rain, rain, go away!

What a day thus far. It has been raining all day:( The lovely part of the rain is that we are at home today. Since I have been on the Sunshine Coast I almost want to rename it to the Rainy Coast. The amount of rain I have seen in the past months is just unbelievable. The funny thing is that everyone just continues on with their day. I am ducking for cover when I see the rain (must be the hair thing). Anyway, I leave on this note as we pray for some sunshine.

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