Nic and I are in Rainbow Beach and have very poor internet and cell phone connection. Nic desperately wants to delete Facebook and I am begging him to privatize it to our family and close friends or else I may die of withdrawl.
It's been a busy 3 days. We just got back from Fraser Island. Lake McKenzie was the most gorgeous place I've ever been in my life. It was a big day. I have a huge headache from the 4WD on the beach (super bumpy) and from being in the sun. Nic also conned me into a plane ride of the Island which I am pretty sure the plane was wind-up.
Yesterday we went Dolphin Sea Kayaking and I almost had a heart attack. It was no leisurely paddle. We saw a Mama Dolphin and her baby--- other than that the highlight was riding the waves in. We were the only group who didn't capsize. Our instructor "Gaz" (picture a 40 year old man who looks about 29- and definitely does hard drugs)- very nice guy- took us out for the afternoon and tomorrow morning he's starting to teach us surf (a gift for the lack of dolphin viewing).
We're staying in a Campervan Park. We only haven't one night and I woke up like 25 times sure that the police were coming to bust us. That was the day I felt like a beggar. We cooked on the BBQs, swam in the public pool for 2 dollars (so that we could shower) and slept in a park. All in all, it's been great. We've got friends at this park- a family of 5 whose 4 year old daughter runs the park- and people from England and South Africa that are our age. They've all already been to Cairns- so they're getting us pumped.
I have a massive headache and need to shower before dinner. Everything is well with us. It's the Christmas Parade here on Saturday and Nic and I are not in the festive spirit at all. I am also dreading his birthday. We aren't doing Christmas gifts, but I can't possibly cop out on his birthday too. When you're together 24 hours, it makes it difficult to surprise each other. Although, I did get him a coffee after my run and he surprised me with wine after my shower last night--- so small surprises I guess.
There's been a tonne happening, but I can't write because of the crappy service- so I guess our families will just have to wait until we get home. Speaking of which- I mailed the Christmas presents this week and am hoping we can arrange to SKYPE on Christmas morning.
Hope everyone is keeping safe from the cold. The people here have NO conception of a snow storm back home. This trip has made me appreciate Canada- and on a smaller scale- Goderich so much more.
Night Folks.
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