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A Mom’s first stab at processing the trip around the world.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Anne Helmers

We have returned home to an amazing whirlwind of friends and family. We are still jetlagged and have hardly had time to process the incredible experience we have had. We have read a lot about the transition process and realize … Continue reading →

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Diving the Great Barrier Reef in Pictures

Posted on December 18, 2012 by David Helmers

We were lucky to just spend three days SCUBA diving the Great Barrier Reef.  Although we spent a full three days doing nothing but eating, diving and sleeping (and not much sleeping) on a liveaboard dive boat we, obviously, only … Continue reading →

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Diving In!

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Anne Helmers

Since I can remember I have dreamed of the ocean. I wanted to be dolphin and seal trainer at Sea World when I was little and I actually applied to several marine biology programs before I settled on Rollins College. … Continue reading →

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Have you ever heard of a Cassowary?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Anne Helmers

So we have settled into the town of Mission Beach. This is an area called the wet tropics.  It is hot.  There is a rainforest here. It is also the home of the elusive Cassowary.  It isn’t unusual in Australia … Continue reading →

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Sailing the Whitsunday Islands

Posted on December 3, 2012 by David Helmers

We drove north to Airlie Beach for a few more days enjoying the coast of Australia.  Airlie Beach is the departure point for the Whitsunday Islands.  The Whitsunday Island Group consists of over 70 islands within the Great Barrier Reef … Continue reading →

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Surf’s up at Agnes Water!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by David Helmers

We recently stopped the beautiful and tiny town of Agnes Water in Queensland Australia.  Our accommodations were a raised safari tent with a view of the beach.  The tent was air-conditioned with a private full bath, kitchen and  flat screen … Continue reading →

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Lee and Kangaroos

Posted on December 3, 2012 by lbhelmers
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Fraser Island in Pictures

Posted on November 28, 2012 by David Helmers

As we continue north in Queensland towards Cairns, we stopped and spent two day and s a night on Fraser Island.  For Lee’s account of our visit go to: http://hotstuffbylee.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/fraser-island-queensland-australia/  This UNESSCO World Heritage sight is the world’s largest sand … Continue reading →

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Lady Elliot Island in Pictures

Posted on November 27, 2012 by David Helmers

As we traveled up the Queensland coast of eastern Australia, we spent two days and a night at Lady Elliot Island.  Laney wrote an account of our visit at – http://nosimplehighwayblog.com/2012/11/26/lady-elliot-island/   This tiny island is the nesting site for … Continue reading →

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Busy in Australia

Posted on November 22, 2012 by David Helmers

Apologies for not posting more frequently. We are enjoying our travels and have been too busy and too remote (no wifi) to post as frequently as we would like. I guess that is a good thing and the point of … Continue reading →

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