I really shouldn't be writing from Townsville, but the unpredictability of travel has struck in the form of Cyclone Ellie. Ellie brought harsh rain and wind to the area, flooding access roads, decreasing water visibility and making the Great Barrier Reef un-reachable. We were fortunate to reach Airlee beach only to find out that our scuba and sailing tour was cancelled. Airlee, however provided a decent time any ways with the Australian open and a party scene that did not stop. In the AM we learned that roads out of Airlee were open and so we took off back to Townsville. It has pretty much rained non-stop and we've basically hung indoors, putting our adventures on hold for the moment.
Thoughts: When planning a trip of this magnitude its dumb and almost arrogant to think it will all go perfectly to plan. Ellie reminded us of the unpredictability of our trip and the natural surrounding which we traveled here to explore.
Google Images: Check out satellite images of Ellie, its big
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Hey guys.. sorry to hear about the weather, one of the many glitches of traveling. But I guess it gives you the perfect excuse to go back one day :) I love being able to live vicariously through you as I check this blog every morning. Too bad you can't upload your pics. Keep it coming & have a great time ~ Shelley
ReplyDeleteHey Anish I'm one of Niki's good friends- we've met before, the last time I think was Niki's graduation.
ReplyDeleteI heard through the grapevine that you are in Townsville, which is where I just did a 6 month study abroad. I trust the locals are treating you well, and I hope you've made it out to Flinder's Street for a bit of night life. I recommend Flynn's and The Exchange, but all the spots on Flinders are a good show on a Friday night. With any luck you might even run into some fellow Seppo travelers.
If the weather clears up for you guys, check out the view from the top of Castle Hill. Magnetic Island is no Airlee but it's a great spot for photos and snorkeling if the weather clears up.
In any case, I'll tell my mates back there to stay on the look out for you tonight, and make sure you enjoy a cold VB or Toohey's Extra Dry for me. And if you mix it up with some locals and they try to push goon on you, just roll with it. After the miserable headache subsides, you won't regret it.
This is Danny Henderson, by the way. I thought it would show up as my tag, but obviously it did not.
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