Australia July, 2007

Hamilton Island

Home
Sydney
Great Barrier Reef
Rainforest
En route to Undara/Curtain Fig
Lava Tubes
Waterfall Circuit
Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Islands
Islands and Anchorages
Hamilton Island
Koalas, wombats, and other fun critters
Surprise # 7 :  The upgrade. 
 
At one point during our sail we were told that our accomodation on Hamilton Island had been upgraded.  We had reserved a Palm Bungalow, the cheapest type of room on the island, and were a little bummed that we were "upgraded" from a quaint bungalow to a regular hotel.
 
We walked into our room on the 14th floor, overlooking the islands and the Coral sea and never mentioned the bungalow again.  
 
(It is Tanya's personal belief that this room was sent from the gods to compensate for the 25 knot winds and 6 foot swells.  She continues to make offerings of thanks.)
 
 
 

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The view from our room

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Sunset from our room

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The view from our room

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Sunset from our room

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Sulpher crested cockatoo... they were everywhere!

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