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The XPT |
We started our journey in Sydney where we boarded the XPT overnight train to Brisbane. After spending a few days in Caloundra visiting the Australia Zoo and the Big Pineapple we made our way up to Gympie where we stayed at Bohemia. |
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Ian and Lisa |
Our wonderful hosts and friends Ian and Lisa Tritton owners of Bohemia |
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Badger the bull |
Normally a gentle giant Badger was in a foul mood the day part of the herd went to the cattle sale. No one could get near him, not even Ian. |
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Bohemian cows enjoying a rest near the river |
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Henry |
Named for the famous writer Henery Lawson |
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Henry scratching his fleas |
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Banjo |
Named after the famous poet Banjo Paterson |
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Misty morning view from the front porch |
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Our first catch of the day |
This strange little thing grabbed our bait and wouldn't let go. |
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Dante's flounder the best catch of the day |
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A flathead just under legal size |
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After a great day fishing Dante drove the boat toward home |
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Dante and Ian enjoying a ride on the motorcycle. |
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Kookoburra in an old gum tree |
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Watching trains while we wait for the XPT back to Sydney |
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