Whitsundays

Hey everyone!

I've just had a great few days...

Tuesday i spent the day in Airlie Beach just relaxing and sorting myself out..i.e. booking hosltes and buses etc, and I had an early night in preparation for the Whitsundays.

On Wednesday, our boat 'The Pride of Airlie' departed from Airlie Beach for a 3 day 2 night excursion around the 70 or so islands that make up the Whitsundays. Despite our fears for thunderstoms and rain (it is the monsoon season here) it was glorious sunshine for the entire trip, reaching temperatures of 37 degrees!

The first day we (around 70 of us) just sailed around some of the islands, taking in the scenery, before making our way to the resort on South Molle Island. The resort was so luxurious, with golf, tennis, a spa...sheer decadence for any backpacker! Had a great night as they put on a disco and there was cheap alcohol so a good time was had by all!

We were up at 6am the next day to set sail and we went to Whitehaven Island to go snorkelling and to sunbathe on the pure white beach there. Absolutely stunning! We then sailed around for a while more before heading back to the resort where we had some extra time to enjoy all the resort had to offer. AFter dinner and a few drinks, we all headed to bed as it had been a very very long day in the sun.

On our final day we went snorkelling and saw some amazing coral and fish..was fantastic. We got back to Airlie Beach at around 2pm.

Today is Australia Day so there are big parties everywhere, and everyone from my boat is staying in the same hostel so it looks like we'll all be partying together!

Tomorrow i head up to Magnetic Island to relax for a few days - its been very hectic with Fraser Island and the Whitsundays!

Hope everyone is well at home
love danielle xxx