Rainforest River Crossing

Here is some video footage as we drove through the flooded Daintree Rainforest a few days ago. This is not an actual river, but it looked like one to us. Thankfully the rental car made it through!

Sydney, Australia

We arrived safely to Sydney. Yesterday we went canyoning with our friends Rowan and Debbie in the Blue Mountains. We were decked out in wetsuits and harnesses. The trek was down a water filled canyon. A times we leapped off of cliffs, freefalling in pools of water. We ended the adventure with a rappel down a huge waterfall. You've got to see the pics of Megs and Mariella lowering themselfs down the middle of the giant falls. Crazy! Pictures coming soon. Today we are walking around the Sydney Harbor area. Having a blast. Thank you Rowan and Debbie for taking us on a crazy canyoning trip!

Operation Cape Tribulation: Not Accomplished

Today we drove north to Mossman Gorge, the Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation. Mossman Gorge is “Gorgeous”. The entire day was rainy. We were able to observe the Rainforest in its truest sense: raining! It rained so much that we were unable to make it to Cape Tribulation, which is the furthest north, Coopers Creek overflowed making impossible to continue. By the time we made our way back through the rainforest, a hillside collapsed on the north bound side of the road. Waterfalls were cascading off cliffsides and we were forced to drive through a wide swath of an overflowing creek. We looked for saltwater crocodiles when we crossed on the Daintree River Ferry, none were seen. We heard about a crock petting zoo, but it costs and arm and a leg to visit, get it? It must be a good experience because parts of you may never leave. We wish everyone a Happy Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the freedom of the resulting saving grace.

Port Douglas, Queensland & The Great Barrier Reef

Thank you Thomas family for letting us be with you while in Melbourne. Our time with the family was great. We arrived safely to Port Douglas. The weather is humid and rainy. I do not think we will see the sun in our time in Northern Queensland. It is the end of the rainy season. Yesterday we went snorkeling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Mariella and Megan snorkeled while I went on three dives. We went to three different reef locations over the course of a day. It is difficult to describe the great beauty of the underwater world. The time underwater went by so fast. We wished we could have the super power of breathing underwater. We saw huge schools of fish, clown fish, a turtle, white tip sharks and giant Grouper. One giant fish was named Daisy. She was about the length of me. Daisy let us hang out with her for about ten minutes before we swam further down the reef. Although the weather above water was rainy, under water was warm and beautiful. Tomorrow we plan on driving to the Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest and further north to Cape Tribulation.

Megan's arrival and B-Day/Goodbye Cake

Thanks Megan for making a good Ice Cream Cake. There are also some shots from Megans arrival. We celebrated my B-Day seven days early. On my actual Birthday we will likely be sleeping at an airport in New Zealand. We'll see what unflolds. Thanks Thomas family for loving on us.

Off to the Great Barrier Reef

Tomorrow we fly to Queensland, Australia. Our final destination will be Port Douglas. We hope to visit the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. We will make the best of the rainy weather that is expected in the North of Australia.

Craigs Hut Photos

After a long drive we made it to Craigs Hut. Here are some photos. There were a couple sections of the drive where we almost did not get through. At one point we drained water from a deep bog in the middle of the track. On another ocassion we had to dig out big ruts on a muddy, sloping hill.

The Man From Snowy River

Today we head to the hills on a 4 wheel drive track that leads to Craig's Hut. The hut and surrounding mountains are the backdrop for the film, "The Man From Snowy River". We will pack into the Landcruiser with the family for a long day of adventure. We hope to post pictures soon. We are grateful for every day. Thank you Jesus!

Great Ocean Road With Grandma Win

Before picking up my sister Megan we spent a few days driving on the Great Ocean Road with Grandma Win. We had a nice picnic lunch on Bells Beach. We wished our friends Nick, Steve and Dan were around to surf the spectacular break. Later that night we stayed in beach side town of Lorne. We enjoyed the time with Win as she is overflows with joy. She is always up for an adventure. Here are some photos.

Miss Megan is officially "down unda"

Hey all, no photos just yet, but Miss Megan has arrived and is well and now drifting off to sleep. We took her into the city to browse Queen Victoria Market and then we met John and Luke to watch an Australian Rules Football game. She's happy to be here with Craig and happier to be here with me, Mud, because we just love each other! Meow!