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May 31, 2010

Los Angeles, California

LA, LA, LA It's crazy man. We're staying in a somewhat questionable hostel up in Venice Beach, on Lincoln Road. It's ok, a bit grubby, full of rather dubious characters you can never quite be sure aren't going to nick your stuff while you sl…

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This is simply a blog to keep everyone up to date on where I am at that moment in time, and for me to write down my feelings and experiences with my photography as I go...

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May 31, 2010

Los Angeles, California

LA, LA, LA It's crazy man. We're staying in a somewhat questionable hostel up in Venice Beach, on Lincoln Road. It's ok, a bit grubby, full of rather dubious characters you can never quite be …

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May 26, 2010

Nadi, Fiji

I'm actually struggling to write about Fiji. I'm literally not sure what to say. What I can muster at this moment in time is that we are having an amazing time. I'm back on the mainland now, a…

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May 7, 2010

Sydney, New South Wales

What a story. We have travelled all the way down the East coast, which is around 2,600km, in a campervan that only worked properly for the first 300km or so. So much to tell and so little time…

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Apr 13, 2010

Cairns, Queensland

We flew to Cairns on Sunday, deciding on the flight instead of driving, as I did not fancy the 2,500km journey on outback roads. We were also told that the petrol is really expensive in the ou…

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Apr 9, 2010

Darwin, Northern Territory

Well we're in Darwin Australia now, and got here 2 days ago, in the middle of the night, which was a fairly unpleasant experience! We arrived to news that a month of rainfall fell the previous…

sylvia Hi Ben and Stuart, What adventuires, just ready your latest reports, a great experience and you have both kept your sense of humour. Something to remember all your adventures. Looking forward to your safe return. Sylvia

May 24, 2010 on the message board

sylvia Medicare (Australia's nhs) have offices in towns, you go there with receipts, passport and visa, they don't pay back for medicine, but will pay for doctors treatment x rays and hospital. So you could get an instant refund. Have today put your birthday moneyj in your bank account.

Apr 19, 2010 on the message board

sylvia Ben, Flights over Europe have been stopped for several days now due to an Iceland volcano emitting dust (too dangerous to fly). Not sure when this will change, need new wind direction know you have weeks to go yet but do check out with mum the flight availability. Will sort out some birthday cash soon.

Apr 18, 2010 on the message board

sylvia Please be careful as you will need a reliable mode of transport and take plenty of water and suntan cream, it is virtually a desert!! You are certainly getting around.

Apr 13, 2010 on the message board

Eric I enjoyed your post. I have always wanted to go to the Northern Territory. My blog is looking for travel photos, stories, accommodation reviews, and food reviews. If you have the time and have some to share, email us at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric

Apr 10, 2010 on the message board

sylvia Like Wendy says do be aware am following your progress daily and I now access your friends page as well. xx

Apr 1, 2010 on the message board

wendy What do you mean you got harassed at the airport. What were they trying to do? What your valuables out there it sounds like you have to be extra aware. Hope you enjoy bali. Maybe you should stay put for afew nights so you are not trying to find a place to sleep all the time. Very slow on blog!!xxx

Mar 31, 2010 on the message board

sylvia take care Ben, glad you are aware what a fantastic experience.

Mar 31, 2010 on the message board

sylvia Hi Ben, How interesting. I'm not surprised about air travel it affects me too. Well worth the experience. Singapore sounds marvellous and good luck with all the rest of your journey. What a fantastic idea we can keep in touch with you.

Mar 29, 2010 on the message board

wendy Hi Ben. Met Stu yet?

Mar 29, 2010 on the message board

Grimwaldien Classic Grim, really Classic!

Mar 28, 2010 on the message board

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Singapore, Singapore 28-Mar-2010
Bali, Indonesia 29-Mar-2010
Darwin, Northern Territory 08-Apr-2010
Cairns, Queensland 11-Apr-2010
Melbourne, Victoria 01-May-2010
Christchurch, New Zealand 02-May-2010
Auckland, New Zealand 16-May-2010
Sydney, New South Wales 17-May-2010
Nadi, Fiji 19-May-2010
Los Angeles, California 28-May-2010
New York, New York 02-Jun-2010