Category Archives: 2012

A Driving Test

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Barry

Again we were awake around sunrise, but again it was a little too cloudy to see anything spectacular. After breakfast we decided to hop on the bus and go into the big city, this time with a mission. We wanted … Continue reading →

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Day One in Paradise

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Barry

After a good nights rest we were up early (for us). We had woken up around 5:30 in anticipation of seeing the sun-rise, but it was too cloudy.  We had a leisurely breakfast then took a stroll in the opposite … Continue reading →

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Arrival

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Barry

On the aircraft we had the old style seating, not the pods, but the seats were comfortable with plenty of leg room. The crew were very friendly, helpful and efficient. Once airborne we were offered drinks and a meal, the … Continue reading →

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The Trip Continues

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Barry

This entry revolves around travel, and may be a little too detailed for some, it was written mainly so I could remember the details for future trip planning. A 5AM wake call started day 2 of the trip. We used … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Begins

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Barry

After a long day of hanging around, packing and closing up the house it was finally time to leave. Paul picked us up and took us to the airport around 7pm. This leg of trip wasn’t available in business class … Continue reading →

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The End

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Barry

After 3 months it’s time to pack up and go. Today started to warm up again towards 80F, it would have been nice to have one more cool day to sort, clean and pack, but it’s all done now. All … Continue reading →

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The End is Nigh

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Barry

Again a cooler and dry morning with the temperature going up to around 23C. Today was our last day for touring as tomorrow will be cleanup / closeout day. We decided to have lunch out at a restaurant we had … Continue reading →

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Music by the Pool

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Barry

Cooler and no humidity today. Temperature reached about 24C. We were expecting a mass influx of trailers for the Easter weekend, but there was very little activity. After lunch we took a trip out to a Pitcher Plant Bog, we … Continue reading →

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Another Wash

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Barry

After making sure we were all closed up last night there was no bad weather! Woke up to mid 60’s and humid. After breakfast we had some rain, but then it dried up but remained overcast. This was ideal weather … Continue reading →

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Things That go Bump in the Night

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Barry

An early start to the day. Around 4AM there was thunder, lightning and a rather ominous thumping noise just outside the trailer. The wind had risen as the storm approached and was catching the awning. Not a good thing! I … Continue reading →

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