Dec 22 Insight in Cairns

As the eve of Christmas draws closer and closer I cant help think about what it means to be away from home for a second consecutive year. This time last year I was in Tulum Mexico for Christmas and Flores Guatemala to ring in the New Year this year I will be in Cairns for both. Last year was my first tine away from the family on xmas and although I miss them all the time while away the bond you create with other adventurers/trail blazers becomes surprisingly tight very quickly. Although I leave my country by myself your never alone on the trail, road warriors are always willing to extend the hand and show you the way. As it happened before and is again I'm starting to wear my self out, there is always something going on in these hostels i.e. people just arriving, peoples going away, birthday and the list goes on for a country mile. I'm not complaining, I love it just putting it out there for myself to read. Better discipline and patience would go a long way on the road.

Airlie Beach

Great Guys

Its now December 20 and time is flying by in this sun filled beautiful adventure. I sit here writing this in the town of Cairns. I should have also written more in 1770 and Airlie Beach. It happens so often that while on the road you can become distracted with all the new beautiful friends and experiences.

Sincerely yours

Airlie Beach - Quite a wake up call from the sleepy surfing town of 1770. Airlie is alive and vibrant, the port of call for the Whittsunday islands. The town is full of happy tourists waiting there turn to check out the islands! There is no shortage of bars, clubs or general tomfoolery to be had here. Once on the boats themselves it becomes clear immediately that the wait is no doubt worth every minute. Beautiful blue water full of life in a beautiful tropical setting. I recall swimming just above a big blue fish and I could hear him chomping away at the reef. My trip was a two day and a night aboard a sailboat. The first day we snorkeled in the " Fish Bowl" I quote that because just yesterday I dove in a another Fish Bowl here in Cairns haha. So yea after the Bowl we went to another location for another short snorkel, it was less impressive than the first, but a bad swim on The Great Barrier Reef is better than any day in the office. After a full day off snorkeling and kayaking we set sail to watch the sunset above some picturesque mountains, sipping only the finest wine you can get.......under 10$.

The next morning came too quickly! With Goon on my breath and a unbearable headache we set off to the beaches of Whittsunday. The Beaches and views on this little island is worth every penny. There is a secret little beach if you follow the water. check the picture below!

Secret Beach Whittsunday Island

1770 and beyond !

I have nothing but good things to say about this beautiful beach paradise, waking up here every day is a absolute treat. The people, surf, beach and weather make this easily my favorite stop thus far. Day 1, I went on a tour to a kangaroo rescue, the couple that own the property rescue injured roos and nurse them back to health. The small entrance fee is for the cost of taking care of these majestic creatures. Day 2, I got into a great hostel......Cool Bananas and signed up for surf lessons. it wasn't long until I was standing and surfing on my own! I would like to take all the credit for my early success but the instructors at Gnarly Tours are great in all honesty.



Feeling comfortable being uncomfortable. Is a strange feeling when you start feeling at home in the unknown. The anxiety you feel getting onto a bus with no accommodation reservation is something you should experience in your life, for some people this comes very easily and others, like myself, it does not. But I like it and I really am enjoying every minute of this.

Brisbane Dec. 1 2016

Dec 2 in Australia

9:53 A.M          It doesn't take long to realise that the 24 hr of grueling air line travel is 100% worth every minute, the moment I stepped out of Brisbane's airport I could tell I had landed in paradise. The first couple days have been very relaxed and enjoyable for me here, catching up with family I haven't seen in years and ones just born ! Todays the day I make the big move to the Hostel and start the journey as it were on my own. The feeling of uncertainty and fear of the unknown wash over me like a bad cologne. Although I have been in this situation before under very different and I would even dare to say more strenuous circumstances I cannot help the feeling, it is what it is. Will I find work? Did I bring enough money? Am I cut out for this sort of thing? and to many what IF's than I care to go threw.  I am very much a creature of habit and backpacking this way is anything but habitual, at least for now. "Every little thing is going to be alright" - Bob Marley



Dec. 2.  8:46 A.M

Brew ! hole in the wall but very good

Stayed my first night in Base x hostel, there's a good little pub  attached to with very nice food. Next door there is a travel agency called Happy Travels it helps back packers with getting work and what not. Last night some fellas and I went to a very cool little place

called Brew the food there was awesome and so was the atmosphere  I have to say the quality of food in Brisbane has been the best that I have had anywhere in my travels. The city its self is gorgeous very modern architecture combined with the beautiful weather makes Brisbane a easy stay. I will be the first to admit that its been a lazy stay on account that I cannot wait to get on the coast and enjoy some sun and games. 

Me, South Bank Brisbane !

Next stop Sunshine Coast and  Noosa