Back From Frazier Island

We just returned from our 4x4 tour of Frazier Island last night. It was a terrific time tramping across the entire length of the island's 100 or so kilometers. I think for the first time we really saw some of the spectacular scenery that makes Australia famous.

The entire island is constructed by sand washing northward across the Australian coast. As plants take hold, vast forests emerge, and spectacular freshwater lakes dot the landscape. Two adjoining lakes may be completely different due to the sand that surrounds them. One such lake was crystal blue with a wide, white beach perfect for sunbathing. Another was murky and green, with tiny turtles swimming everywhere. We were able to get in and swim with the turtles, which was marvelous.

Today consisted of a drive up north to Bundaberg and we just completed a tour of the local rum factory. Not much else to do, so we're heading to the beach before flying up to the Whitsunday Islands up north.