It's all about Oranje

We are currently on the Sunshine Coast, just North of Brisbane in Queensland. We have rented an apartment in Caloundra, with gorgeous views overlooking Moffat Beach and the Coral Sea. We've been here since last Wednesday and have spent most of our days on the beach or wandering around - temperature around 25C. Yesterday however we went to the fabulous Australia Zoo, home of the crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin. It was really good - not your typical zoo - but a hands on, entertainment focused experience with a few serious educational messages thrown in. The crocodile show, obviously the highlight, was really good, but there were also tiger, snake and birds of prey displays. Plus I got to discover quite how poisenous those black snakes I saw in the bush really are...

Anyway, there isn't a whole lot to report. We are taking it fairly easy. Tomorow we head to Brisbane for the day to take a look round, and also pick up our hire car. On wednesday we leave the apartment and will probably drive to Rainbow Beach, just on the mainland across from Fraser Island. Plan to spend a day on Fraser Island in a 4x4 and then continue our journey North. No firm plans, for now, after that.

Quick hello to Dad (Struggling in Estonia), Mum (coping with a stressed El in Fife), and everyone else who reads this. (You can leave comments below - it makes me feel less silly typing this on my own in a strange internet cafe).

Anyway, must go and build sandcastles (sand dams) on the beach before we are all swept away!

Take care,

Jan. (& Sophie)