The next two days!!!!

Nichola is off sailing for the next two days for more adventures and fun. It may not be possible to text Nichola or for Nichola to text us for this two day period but she she says she will be thinking about us lots and loves us loads.
All the best on your sailing trip Nichola!!!

News from Nichola

Hello!

It's good reading up on the blog as there are so many things mentioned that I forget to tell too! I HAVE been on the skyrail and i DID go to the Tjapukai centre - that was fun. They did a good show for us acting out as Cassowary birds (3rd biggest found here in rainforest) and other animals. I got to throw a boomerang (not very well!) and a spear too. Nanny the Great Barrier Reef is the biggest best in the world, you can see it from space! It's been top of my list of things I want to see for years! It's where all the fish and exciting underwater things are... I saw a stingray and a turtle and giant clams the same as in that picture you've put up! I took my underwater camera with me so hopefully it worked and you can see. Some people saw white-tipped sharks but I missed out... maybe I'll spot them when I sail the whitsundays tomorrow. I think Elise is heavier than my Joey Oliver, and they were about the same age. Give her a hug from me! So did Sophie go on any rides?! Did Addy-poo get his car fixed?

Hope everybody's well. I'm going to grab some lunch.


In 1987, a cross-cultural group of entertainers created Australia's first Aboriginal dance theatre in the small village of Kuranda, near Cairns.
Operating out of a hastily renovated shopping centre basement, Tjapukai Dance Theatre offered the first ever opportunity for tourist visitors to experience and interact with Australia's 40,000 year old culture.

Today, Tjapukai's show business has become the most awarded Aboriginal cultural attraction in Australia and is credited with enhancing reconciliation locally, nationally and internationally.

Tjapukai showcases the culture of the rainforest people of Tropical North Queensland.

Situated on 25 acres of land owned by the Tjapukai people at Caravonica, north of Cairns, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is a stunning theatrical interpretation of Aboriginal culture from the beginning of time into the future.

Seven separate arenas allow visitors to experience every facet of the rainforest people's culture - from the provocative History Theatre to the inspiring Creation Theatre, and the original Dance Theatre and the interactive Camp Village, where visitors can learn didgeridoo playing and boomerang throwing.




Speak soon!

LOVE from Nichola xXx

Bunjee jump in the rain forest

Nichola has taken a brave step, or is it a brave leap, bunjee jumped in the rainforest. This sport is not for the faint hearted.
Of all the adventure activities to do in Tropical North Queensland, there are none that raise the hairs on people's backs like Bungy Jumping does. The idea of throwing yourself off a high tower towards a shallow pool with a giant rubber band tied attached to your ankles is, to put it mildly, scary as hell for most people.

It's all about the fear factor. Bungy jumping for some people is about pushing your limits, challenging your mind and body, and simply being able to say, “I did it!”

Stop press.....Nichola free falls 14,000feet

News has come today of Nichola's tandam parachute jump from 14,000 feet.

Nanny says

Hi Nichola - Wonder if they celebrate Halloween out there? Thanks a bunch for keeping us all so well informed of your "doings". Hope you managed to get some pics of the magnificent butterflies.I guess you heard that we`ve received some good pics of you and the gang (via somebody that was in your group??) We changed clock time last night, and its 9.30 a.m. now - still cant get my head round your time - probably about 6 in the evening - hope it was a fun day again. Think you were going to the Reef - I must admit I don`t know anything about that - guess I`ll find out though!

Met your Mum in Bromley yesterday for a cup of tea - and joined about an hour later by your Dad - for another cup of tea - life here is just one long round of excitement!!! But we are having lunch at your house today - and I`m looking forward to that. Having lots of lovely smiley cheeky times with Elise - she`s gorgeous. My breakfast calls - Keep save . - Loads of Love XXXXXXXXXX .

Nichola on the reef

Hello all
Scuba dived on the barrier reef saw turtles and giant clams!!!! Was a bit worried about my ear ache but it was fine. Got a sexy wet suit tan ha ha. Oh dear, Sailing Tuesday!!!!

Love to you all

Nichola xxxx

More pics and a message from Sofe

Hello Nichola!!
Hope your having a good timeee
Half terms nearly over now so it's back to school for me on Monday :( Went to thorpe park this week which was really good but i got back very late.... was very fun though. Bromley has all its christmas decorations up already :| hope your having a good time and i bet you can't wait to go to the great barrier reef!!
Love from Sophie xxxxx (:

Pics of Nics

Todays Plans

Back at the Cairns Colonial Resort and a visit to the 'Reef' tomorrow.

I'm Nichola...get me out of here

27th October and news from Nichola is that she is now out of the rainforest. Whilst there she enjoyed the company of 'Amazing' butterflies very very pretty. She reports that she is feeling a bit giddy after a very twisty trip along roads to get out of the rainforest.
Plans for the rest of the day well to go and have a dip in the hotel pool before her next adventure, another big one, the Barrier Reef.Whilst in the rainforest Nichola stayed at the rainforest lodge (see pictures).

News from Cairns

Morning!

Off to the rainforest today, theres only nine of us most from uk. More join us on Saturday.Going to beach for breakfast then Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge.
Are you all OK

Lots of love
Nichola xxx

Part of the Daintree National Park, Mossman Gorge is one of the most popular visitor spots in the Wet Tropics. The rainforest walks are spectacular and the creek offers scenic views and opportunities for swimming. You can picnic by the river and spend hours relaxing in the cool shade of the rainforest. The Short Loop takes you along the banks of Mossman River, with plenty of spots to swim and play in the g the banks.

The Gorge Circuit is a three kilometre return loop which continues on from the short walk along the Mossman River and takes you over the old wooden suspension bridge and up into some towering rainforest. Listen to the many different bird calls and spend some time pondering the magnificence of the giant fig trees with their roots snaking along the forest floor. Escape the crowds of the carpark and wander the primeval rainforest with its rivers full of boulders and small ferny creeks.

Dad replied

Might be the flight that has messed your ear up. Keep a eye on it oh no you cant its on the side of your head Lol.
Glad your having a relax talk to you soon.

Lovexxxx

Nichola's reply

Hi all

Things are good ta been relaxing by the pool (its a hard life) Met one girl so far also starting trip tomorrow and tour guide seems nice.
My ears all blocked up hope its ok. Time is going so quickly!!!!

Love to you all

xxxxxxx

Dads message to Nichola

Hi Nichola hows things in Aus

.Glad you had awesome flight to Cairns. Your "P" dress-up must have been fun - bet your ."plant"was the best! How lovely to hold a "joey" - did it weigh as much as Elise? Its really difficult to keep up with all your exciting doings. You will have SO MUCH to talk about when we see you again. Sophie made the Christmas puds on Monday - thats about as interesting as it gets here in Shortlands!!!
Always thinking about you. Loads of Love XX

More pictures of Cairns

Watch out Cairns Nichola's in town

Hi

I am in Cairns Flight in was breathtaking. This is the place to be. Saw my friends last night was really nice, got a big cheer he he. Hotel is lovely, you should all come!
Love to all Nicholaxx

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Hello! Here's a pic of our "P" party day... I'm the plant! I've just been abandoned by everyone on my tour, a lot of them are heading down the east coast and they flew to Cairns yesterday. I'm flying there tomorrow and will get to catch up with them for one last night so I'm looking forward to that! Then I've got a couple of days to browse surf shops for a new bikini and perhaps some funky shorts before starting my next tour and meeting lots more people. Yesterday I went to the Flying Doctors presentation - they save people from the remoteness of this northern territory! I also held a Joey - a baby kangaroo - that was really cool. Hows is everyone at home? Hope you're all well and enjoy laughing at the picture! I've enjoyed the ones you've posted on my blog!

Lots of love

They are so friendly here

Everyone is so friendly here even the manager of the hotel has spoken to me about five times!!! Glad you liked my dancing at the club ha ha. The people I met where doing my tour but the other way round, East coast first then Northern Territory. They seemed a very nice bunch of people.
Love to all
xxx

Just added

Hello Nic,

At nanny's house and she has showen me this cool background (hope you will be able to see it)!. We were all spying on you today and looking out for you! I think that i will stick to the roast dinner rather than kangeroo and crocodial tail ect. Hope you enjoy your new trip! lots of love from all x x

Where is Nichola

Nichola has now finished the first part of her wild adventure and has had a couple of days at Alice Springs to get a bit of rest Ha Ha.
Tomorrow 22nd October she flies off to Cairns to start the next stage of the trip. Information on Cairns
Cairns (pronounced /ˈkeːnz/ or /ˈkɛɹnz/ or (cans), 16°57′S, 145°45′E) is a regional city and Local Government Area located in Queensland, Australia. Originally settled in 1876, and named after William Wellington Cairns (the then Governor of Queensland) to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, the settlement declined when an easier route was discovered from Port Douglas. However, Cairns' future was secured as it developed into a railhead and major port for the exportation of sugar cane, gold, precious metals and agricultural industries from the surrounding coastal and Tableland regions. The city is rapidly expanding, with a population of 127,438 (as of Feb, 2006),[4] and is reliant on the sugar and tourism industries.

The City of Cairns lies about 1,720 kilometres (1,070 miles) from Brisbane and about 2,500 kilometres (1,600 miles) from Sydney by road.

Cairns is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and proximity to many attractions. The Great Barrier Reef can be reached in less than an hour by boat. The Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation, about 130 kilometres (80 miles) north of Cairns, are popular areas for experiencing a tropical rainforest. It is also a starting point for people wanting to explore Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, and the Atherton Tableland.

The city has used its natural surrounds to its advantage with the construction of several small theme parks for tourists. Among them are Rainforestation nature park, the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and the Kuranda Skyrail Gondola Cableway, which extends for 7.5 kilometres over World Heritage rainforest.

Nannies message

Hello Munchkin!
- Have you seen the Wizard (of OZ) yet? - you appear to have seen everything else!!! - And eaten everything in sight!!! If I`m not worrying about you falling out of a helicopter, etc. I have to concern myself with all the .DITHGUTHTING things you are eating!!!

You know you would be better off trailing round Bromley with us dont you!!! I`ve been unsuccessful looking at Live Broadcast today - but will have another look now - perhaps you will be up there singing a song.!

I`m wondering what your temperature is like now? Its cold here - bit of frost this a.m.

Nichola was hungry so she ate !!!

Just had Kangaroo, crocodile, emu, camel and beef. Its 10.30pm here. Blogs awesome but my swag was like a sleeping bag cover thats it hee hee. (see pictures below).May be in web club tomorrow. (thats today see link further down).

Sorry got it wrong !!!!

Nichola's swag bag looked like this.Is does look cool and easy to use just the thing.

News from Nichola

Hi
Had no signal here been camping in a swag I want one! Stars were amazing and different to ours. Guess it seems a while since you have heard from me because of the time differencetoo. Helicopter ride over Uluru and Olgas was fun then had a BBQ breakfast and hiked Kings Canyon which was really good! Went on cool Quad biketrack today. Are you all OK at home?

Love you lots Nichola
xx

Gail says

Hi there No Fear Nichola, its great keeping in touch with what you've been upto on the Blog. The trip looks amazing but riding around Aires Rock on a Harley must be the ultimate in cool! When we talked about 'life is what you make of it' i didn't really expect you to go this mad but I can hardly wait 4 the next instalment!

We've had an exciting(?) week with Mark starting a new job in Sunbury and Elise starting on solid food. Elise had her baby friends over for lunch yesterday, she was on her best behaviour until everyone went home and then ....

take care and lol from Gail XXX