Beauty and the Beast
Whereas Cooloola Shire is popular among locals, Fraser Island is a tourist hotspot. It’s the largest sand island in the world and home to 7 ecosystems. And dingoes. We took the blue beast over on the barge, and then drove along the beach and rough sand roads through the forest. We waded through the fresh water in Eli Creek before going head first on sandboards into Lake Wabby. The lake is bordered by a giant sand mound, and, for the majority of our time there, we laughed at a group of (California) girly girls shrieking as they slid down it, often falling off before reaching the water. They were so concerned with their bikini tops that they forgot about steering. An Irish spectator remarked: “Don’t hold them up, hold the board up!”
The more picturesque spot was Lake McKenzie, with its crystal clear water and white sand beach. Tanya and I picnicked on its shore and drifted with its current until it was time to head back to the barge. It’s amazing we haven’t gotten bogged in the sand yet, for we passed numerous victims, and the restaurant we went to last night had an impressive wall of shame – enormous trucks slowly sinking into the ocean. We still have the drive back ahead of us though, so knock on wood!
Hey Charlie!
January 22nd, 2006 at 4:46 pmSorry it’s been so long. I’m sure its nice to be able to speak English, even if it is kinda weird. It looks like you had so much fun with your family! Miss you so much and talk to you soon! Have fun down under!
hope youre having fun. im sure youre keeping those girly girls in check, eh, melvoin? o and i ran into rachel crane today at starbucks, she says hi.
i have my last final in a bit, wish me luck!
p.s. i recommend the tostitos scoops; they are proven best for those more topsy-turvy situations.
January 23rd, 2006 at 12:08 amHey, mister, just got back from a wonderful evening at the Mohn’s beautiful house with the Booths and David Venning among the guests. We all shared vacation pictures and reminisces (everyone says hi to you and NIck). Showed the Udon Thani Xmas dvd I finished this morning (yes, I have a copy for you) and the Charlie “FIrst CIrcle” video, though we couldn’t finish it in the Mohn’s fabulous upstairs screening room because there was a technical hiccup from the super-sensitive equipment (best screening room I’ve ever been in), so we watched it downstairs on the computer later.
Sounds like you’re getting a real Aussie look down under. Lucky you. Speaking of which, people often ask me, “Hey, does that kid realize how lucky he is?” And I tell them quite simply, “Yeah, he does.”
Have a go, mate.
Love, YGOP
January 23rd, 2006 at 12:29 amCharlie!!! Ash and I thought you had dissappeared or lied about Harvard cause we couldn’t find you on facebook. I just was flippin through the rustic catalog and there you were. It made our day to know you are alive. I hope all is well. p.s. we are your costa friends if you forgot
January 25th, 2006 at 3:38 pm