December 06, 2004
Perth: The End of Australia
Perth was the end of Australia both literally (in the sense that it's the furthest city away from the population centres on the east coast) and figuratively (in the sense that my days there would be the last I'd spend...Read this update
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November 29, 2004
Heading Up The West Coast
When last I wrote, I was just getting off the Indian Pacific train in Perth, preparing to head up the west coast with Grant and Bec, a couple from Victoria, Australia. This was something of a change to my plans....Read this update
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November 27, 2004
Westward Ho! South Australia and The Indian Pacific
Well... It's been ages since I last wrote, and much has happened, most notably my having moved from the east coast to the west. The journey to Western Australia started with the overnight train trip from Melbourne to Adelaide. I'd...Read this update
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November 13, 2004
Chillin' Out in Melbourne
I woke up (very) early on the Spirit of Tasmania, headed for Melbourne and decided to go for a wander to look for some form of entertainment. Lo and behold, I found an international rugby match (Australia vs. Scotland) showing...Read this update
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November 08, 2004
Tasmania Part 2: The Overland Track
The Overland Track is probably the best known multi-day bushwalk (as the Australians refer to hiking/trekking/tramping) in the country. It winds its way over 78.5km across Tasmania's central plateau, through Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. This park (and indeed...Read this update
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October 30, 2004
Tasmania Part 1: Hobart + The East Coast
Leaving Sydney proved to be slightly more stressful than I'd planned. Despite a 10:00 flight (an entirely civilized time to be flying) and the fact that the Kostrevskis live a mere 10 minute drive (under normal traffic) from the airport,...Read this update
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October 17, 2004
First Days in Australia: Sydney
My trip to Australia began with arrival in Sydney following the three hour flight from Auckland. First activities after disembarking were short wait to collect my bag and a less short trip through customs and quarantine inspections (Australia is one...Read this update
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