Monday morning we packed up all of our STUFF and went to rent our little motor home for the next 4 weeks. It is a Mercedes turbo diesel van like rig. Quite compact and efficient. We were a bit worried that we had brought more than would fit in it, but alas, we squeezed it all into the cupboards with a bit of room to spare. We stayed and camped in Cairns for one night as a bit of a "shake-down" cruise. All went well; systems seem to work fine. Mike seems to have already gotten the hang of driving on the "other" side of the road, Karen in her best back seat driving form kept cheering "keep to the left, keep to the left, not too far, not that far! " We are moving south towards Townsville, scoping out the sights of the Gold Coast. Will keep you all posted on our adventures. We love hearing from you when you have an opportunity, our "wifi" has been pretty good so far. Mike & Karen
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Oh, Cleave...you look just like you did at the fairgrounds here in Salem! I'm sure French will do OK driving on the wrong side of the road. Some experience at some point, I'd guess -- especially that unintended kind of driving on the wrong side of the road. Sounds like you're having a marvelous time and have done lots already.
All's well here.
Hugs,
Char
Happy birthday Mike. All back here at the states think the world of you. We're glad you are having such a Great time! Happy Birthday! Love, Eric, Carol and Katie Too!
DAD!!!
Happy birthday! Can you believe you made it to 60? And better then that you convinced mom to take you to Australia for it, nice going! Better start planning for mom's now buddy.
It seems like you are both having a wonderful time. It's really exciting to see all the pictures, keep em coming.
Well I wish I was there and I'm sure you do too, so I'll see you soon.
Love you both so much! Happy Birthday Dad! xo, kris
Hey Travelers......glad to see all your wonderful pictures and comments. It is so fun to make the trip through your words and pictures. Glad to hear your luggage made it as wouldn't want to hear that you had to run around in the buff the whole time :-)). So fun that you can share all your adventures so quickly. Happy belated birthday Mike (mine was the 1st)Keep up the post and have a Great time. Tom & Mary
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BROTHER.
I am really envious of your adventure but not your dotage. Keep the pictures and narrative coming, we love it.
Lena and the girls send their Birthday wishes as well.
Steve the Younger.
LOOKS LIKE YOU WILL BE TRAVELING IN STYLE. LOTS OF WINDOWS TO LOOK FROM. JUST READ THAT THEY ARRESTED THE DOCTOR THAT MESSED UP SO MANY TIME AT THE BUNDABERG HOSPITAL. GOT HIM AT HIS PORTLAND HOME. MAYBE THEY'LL HAVE EXTRA SAMPLES AT THE BUNDABERG DISTILLERY IN CELEBRATION. LOOK FOR THE "BIG BANANA" WHICH I THINK IS SOUTH OF BRISBANE.
Wow, sounds like you are having a great time. Glad tosee I'm not the only backseat driver, hehe. Love the pictures; huge bats, yikes!!! GBR and the giant clam??
Looking forward to more stories. Can't believe there is a Target all the way in Australia. Glad you found one while waiting for your luggage. ta, Maggie
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