An echidna
Two little cuties.
Flamin eck, that Shiela's stealing that yute!
Croikey!
A croc.
Dr Doolittle talks to the elephants.
A Wombat
The posing otters.
A kookabura.
Brissie.We've had a lovely few days chilling at George & Elaine's (Rachel's uncle and aunty) home in Brisbane. We've really appreciated living in a home again and enjoyed comforts that backpackers rarely get all to themselves like a fridge, a sofa, a telly, internet, a private room, coffee, pool, bathroom. It's been great! Thank you George and Elaine.
Brisbane seems like a great city. We love the feel of the place and were particularly impressed with the city centre. Modern, stylish, clean, good shops, friendly and we love what they've done to their boring grey boxes. Every ugly electricity box has been decorated individually by local artists to make them look funky. A great idea. While being here, we' ve been to 'Wet & Wild' waterpark, Australia Zoo (the home of the late Steve Irwin and family) and a cool cafe that we were told was a must called 'The 3 Monkeys'.
The Zoo was awesome. All the animals were mostly native, looked happy and they had so much space. For a zoo, it looked like a great place to stay if you have to be kept in captivity. Apparently Steve's ethos on this was all about giving the animals the best they could and it seemed to be the case. I even saw a spooky Steve Irwin lookalike walking around clad in khaki shorts and shirt. (not the one in the photo) There were so many cute animals! Rachel was chuffed she touched a koala and a kangaroo. My favourite animals (apart from the koalas and kangaroos) were the otters. They seemed to love posing for photos!
Congrats to Liverpool on going further than Chelsea and Man U and reaching the final of the Champions League!
5 comments:
Hi both,
Very jealous of you 2 - have always wanted to go to Australia Zoo and won't get a chance when I'm in Sydney later this month! I have to say Rachel, you don't look too sure about the elephant! Looks like Koalas are more your style!
Love Amy
Sounds like you're having an amazing time!
Sorry to hear about your nana, Rachel. It was the right decision not to come back.
We've been away for Rob and Victoria's wedding - and then for a relaxing holiday in Fuerteventura - so I've just been catching up on all your postings. Are koalas friendly? I thought they were a bit snappy.
I haven't checked your blog for a while and the blogger people deleted my account but sheesh you guys have been busy. I'm so so jealous that you went to austrailia zoo. A real shame that steve the great is no longer with us but the cardboard cut out still warms my heart. Despite the weight loss you both look well. Whats the schedule for the rest of your trip?
A little website birdie tells me it's your birthday tomorrow Jared and as we'll be en-route to Sydney, we won't be able to wish you many happy returns on the day, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY and have fun!!!
Love Amy and Phill
xx
Happy Birthday old man!!! Ooh, soooo close to the big 30!! getting on a bit now jared!! Will have a chinese tonight on your behalf to celebrate it!
Moving house very soon, can't wait for you to come to our new house, we have a new nintendo wii too so we must have a contest night!! Can't wait to beat you and rach at something - you always win everything!!! I was balderdash champion until rachel came along!!! Grrrr!!! But you won't beat me at the wii - no way hosay, I am pro at tennis and boxing - quick as a ninja!!
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