Fraser Island = amazing
August 5, 2009So dave and I arrived in Brisbane today…swiftly checked into our hotel and then went off on excursions around downtown to see if we could spot all my old haunts. We had a vanilla slice (MMMMMMM – just as yummy as in my dreams) at the Coffee Club, and then headed down to have a local brew at Pig & Whistle. No clue what we’ll do for dinner yet – but we’re thinking of heading into Fortitude Valley. The next few days we’ll be bumming around Brisbane, then we’re off to Byron Bay! We realized today that we only have 2 weeks of our trip left – so surreal! I am really sad about that – but happy too that it means I’m a bit closer to seeing friends and family back home. It is what it is I guess – just amazing that time travels so quickly.
The past few days we were in BEAUTIFUL Fraser Island….had an amaaaaazing time on the 3 day Fraser tour with Fraser Island Company. Rossco was the best guide and we had a ball with our two new English friends Matt and Zoe. We had a blast – and saw such amazing things. Even though I’d been to Fraser Island before this trip was so incredible and I felt like I was seeing everything again for the first time. And this time I got to see a dingo (actually several!) So awesome!!!
Thinking of all you brissy girls here!!! It’s still the same fun town – but looks sort of busier and more international now that I actually am looking around and not just trying to get from point a to b. I’ll have a brew at Down Under bar for you tonight!!!
as always more pics can be seen on my flickr stream!
champagne pools
red and orange sand of rainbow gorge
hiking a sand blough
cool shipwreck on the beach
jumping off a huge sand dune – so fun!
Stephanie posted the following on August 6, 2009 at 1:17 pm.
Good “long jump” form Shey!
Morgan posted the following on August 6, 2009 at 6:51 pm.
This is beautiful! The champagne pools are my favorite
Susan Berman posted the following on August 6, 2009 at 6:55 pm.
So amazing Shey! I want to see more (well, I’d really like to BE there with you, but since I can’t, I’ll just look at your awesome pictures!!!). Miss you much – keep having a wonderful time and come home safe!
Helen M posted the following on August 6, 2009 at 7:58 pm.
Your travels are amazing! I am sure you are enjoying your time away!
Kristina posted the following on August 6, 2009 at 8:30 pm.
I miss you!!!!!!!!! So glad to see an update!
Keri Doolittle Photo posted the following on August 6, 2009 at 9:30 pm.
AWESOME pictures, we are all so jealous of you!! Thanks for the fun update!
Matt n Zoe posted the following on August 7, 2009 at 4:02 am.
Hey Shey n Dave your pictures are amazing hope you having a great time in Brissy? Have u got any from the forest would love to see them too take care
Kerri Mathis posted the following on August 7, 2009 at 5:39 am.
So great to see an update! We miss you!!
Jessica Wright posted the following on August 7, 2009 at 5:42 am.
Such fun, these are great. I am totally jealous!
stephanie fisher posted the following on August 7, 2009 at 7:48 am.
It looks like you all are having a fabulous time!! I wish I was there with you guys too!!
Rebecca posted the following on August 7, 2009 at 10:23 am.
GORGEOUS! I want to see sand like that some day.
So glad you’re enjoying! We’re missing you. 
Brianna Phelan posted the following on August 7, 2009 at 7:05 pm.
Oh door goodness this is gorgeous. I’m so jealous sitting here staring at the wall working (:
Jen posted the following on August 8, 2009 at 6:09 am.
How fun! Beautiful shots. Looks like an awesome time.
Christina posted the following on August 24, 2009 at 10:33 pm.
This photo is rad Shey!!