Let the World change You and You can change the World
Friday, 25 December 2009
A dream, a suggestion for a "near future", this is for us to aspire, João... bagpackers work in Australia seems a common, practical and fruitful thing
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
o Primeiro/The first one
Yesterday we had to take care of the tickets, it's finnaly a reality, and it' official, we have them... in the meanwhile i took the chance, to start trying to experiment what it could be a format for our episodes in Australia. It's a test, and so I'm waiting for your opinion about it. What do you think about the format... for the content I realise, that besides me, there's not much more, but what about the rest?
Sunday, 13 December 2009
Aborígenes/Aboriginal

O nativo australiano definitivo, o verdadeiro habitante daquele país, hoje representam apenas 1% da população australiana. Foram massacrados nos anos 60 pelos colonos ingleses e por essa razão a necessidade de refúgio no deserto ou Norte da Austrália, ambiente hostil a qualquer pele mais clara (convenhamos que os 50ºC não devem ser agradaveis) . Espiritualmente ligados à terra este povo foi perseguido e descriminado pelo povo colonizador durante muitos anos e só recentemente foram aprovadas leis de anti descriminação racial no país, onde direitos como o de voto foram cedidos ao povo (estamos a falar dos verdadeiros australianaos que lá vivem há tanto tempo como 25 mil anos) . Ainda assim, a maior parte desta reduzida população continua a viver isoladamente longe das cidades. Hoje além do atractivo turístico da região parecem-me um activo que devemos visitar, ver admirar... João este tem fotografia obrigatória pela expressão cultural.
The definitive australian, the true birth right inhabitant of that country. Today they only represent about 1% of the active australian population. They were massacred in the 60's by the british settlers, and because of that these people searched for refugee in the desert or in north Australia, hostil enviroment for any light skin (50ºC are probably not pleaseant). Spiritually connected to the earth, these people were persecuted and discriminated by the colonial british for many years and only recently, laws were aproved for anti discrimination in the country, where rights such as the one that grants you the power to vote (we are talking about the real australians,living there for probably 25 thousand years). Still, most of this small population continues to live in isolated ground away from the cities. In addition to being the tourist attraction of the region it seems to me that they must be an asset that we should visit... João has a photograph mark near it after all it is the true cultural expression of the region
Saber local procura-se/Local knowledge required

Precisa-se conhecimento de causa local. O preceito de um viajante é a experiência da viagem em si, por isso ter a dos outros tem de ser incontornavel se queremos escrever a nossa própria, achei interessante pedir aos demais leitores, que partilhem a sua própria aventura, não tem de ser sobre a Austrália mas uma que achem interessante. Utilizem o formulário do lado esquerdo em baixo, e enviem-nos a vossa história ou escrevam para aussietrav@gmail.com
Local knowledge needed. A traveller's precept is the experience of the travel itself, so to be able to have other's traveller's stories it's truly valuable, specially if we want to write one of our own.So I tought that I should ask the visitors to share their own adventure story here, it doesn't need to be about Australia, just an interessting one that you think fits here. Use the form on the left lower side or contact us thru aussietrav@gmail.com
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Autocaravana/Campervan?

Visitando diferentes websites, lembrei-me de uma boa hipótese de "getting around", a autocaravana é um bom meio de transporte que implica além do meio, uma casa, um meio de poupança para o alojamento... Ora o preço não é baixo, mas tb n seriam os alojamentos... A ver:
Os preços variam na época entre 14 de Fevereiro e 11 de Março numa caravana para 2 pessoas entre os 1500 AUD (923 EUR) e os 3800 AUD (2339 EUR). Os preços variam com as comodidades "a bordo", frigorifico, duche, dimensões, 4x4, energia solar... Neste site uma hipótese. Outra hipotese neste site, parece-me mais barato.
Visiting different websites, I remembered a good choice for getting around in Australia, a motorhome. It's a good mean of transportation that implies a house, just one more mean of saving the money. The price isn't low, but so wouldn't the hostels.
The prices may vary, on the period between February 14th and MArch 11th on a campervan for 2, between 1500 AUD (923 EUR) and 3800 AUD (2339 EUR). The prices varie with commodities on board: fridge, shower, dimensions, 4x4 capability, solar energy. On the website a good chance. And this other seems to have lower prices too.

I liked this one. Chubby Camper. The cost for this period: 1950 AUD (1200 EUR) with this variety of "luxury" items for the trip.
Johny... esta é pa ti.... Aguça o apetite.
Friday, 4 December 2009
As fotos da aventura da Joana/ Joana's adventure pictures
Joana sent us pictures from "her life adventure, with one condition: not to show Joana in her bikini, it is my strong opinion that her bikini pictures would only "beautify" and make Australia even more actractive, but one has to respect the author's wishes. There are so many photos, that I will also divide them in parts for you to see, in the meanwhile enjoy the small slideshow to the left.
Thursday, 3 December 2009
The Australian Dream will come True at 12/02/2010 until... I don't know!!! =)
Primeiro que tudo, tenho que repôr a verdade sobre algo dito pelo meu companheiro de viagem; uma difamação da minha pessoa, difamação essa que não permito!! E a verdade é que se alguém aqui vai gostar da festa gay vai ser ele, meu pan… E hei-de cá pôr as fotos como prova… Esperem para ver!! :-p
Bem passando a coisas mais sérias; finalmente depois de muito tempo a desejar, vou concretizar um sonho que tenho há muitos e muitos anos!!
Ir á Austrália!!!!! =) Pois é, o sonho Australiano irá começar no dia 12/02/2010!! E sinceramente (para mim) não sei quando irá acabar, pois ainda estou na duvida se volto ou não!! Mas meus amigos, se quiserem saber quais as cenas dos próximos episódios, terão de nos acompanhar nesta aventura, mas na vossa casinha, aqui pelo nosso Blog!!
É verdade, iremos ao longo da nossa aventura (sempre que possível) actualizar este blog com fotos e vídeos nossos, para vocês saberem todos (ou quase todos, porque alguns irão de certo ficar guardados a sete chaves) os nossos passos, aventuras, conhecimentos, discussões, alegrias, etc!!! ;-) Pois é, será mesmo algo a não perder… A não ser que esteja a dar uma novela da TVI, aí isso sim será mais importante que este blog!!! :-p
A viagem irá ser protagonizada por mim João Paulo e pelo meu grande amigo (e único disponível para ir comigo) António Silva!!! Pois é, já nos conhecemos há muitos anos, e graças a certos acontecimentos infelizes (ou não) conseguimos finalmente ao fim de 3 anos ter a nossa “agenda” disponível e compatível para realizarmos este sonho que ambos os dois tínhamos!!!
Assim sendo, espero que gostem deste nosso blog caseiro e que sempre que desejarem poderão nos deixar mensagens… (aviso já que só aceito mensagens boas e nada de vir para aqui falar mal de mim, que eu até sou boa pessoa) …. (ou não) loooool
Beijinhos para todos e um até já!!!
“See You, When I See You!!!”
Adônis em Busca dos 5000 Pontos
P.S. pois é, não vos disse mas eu cá sou um Adônis, não o verdadeiro porque esse é o meu colega Caldeira, mas sou o segundo que existe… Em relação aos 5000 Pontos quem quiser saber do que se trata é só perguntarem ao nosso grande amigo Filipe Francisco, o numero dele é +351 96 537……
Finally I've come to write something... I apologize for the delay to the 3 visitors (2 of them are the authors) that came here loool, but now something good will be written in this blog.
First of all, I have to tell the truth about something that was said by my trip partner. It stains my name, and I will not allow it! The truth is that if someone will enjoys the gay party, it is him, you queer... I will publish some photos as evidence. Wait and see!!!
Let me get into more serious stuff… After many years of dreaming, I'll accomplish a dream I've had for many many years!!!
Going to Australia!!! That's it! The Australian dream will start on 12/02/2010!! And honestly (for me) I don't know when it will end, because I still don't know if I'll return! But my friends, if you want to see the scenes from the next episodes, you'll have to accompany us in this adventure, but from your house, through our blog.
It is true, in our adventure (if possible) we will update this blog with photos and videos from us, so that you'll all know everything (or almost everything, because some secrets will be locked inside a box) about our steps, adventures, acquaintances, discussions, joys... It will be something that you shouldn't miss... unless there is some soap opera on TV. Of course, that will be more important than this blog. :-p
This trip will be made by me João Paulo and my great friend (the only one available to come with me) António Silva!! We've known each other for many years now and thanks to missfortunate events (or not) we finally made it after 3 years to release our "schedule" and accomplish this dream we both had.
I hope you like our home-made blog and, leave us messages whenever you wish... (I warn you beforehand that I only accept good messages, don't come trashing me, cause I'm really a good person)... (or not)... looool
Kisses to everyone, and we'll see each other in a moment...
"See you when I see you"
Adônis in pursuit of the 5000 points
P.S. I haven't told you but I am an adônis, not the real one cause that's my colleague Caldeira, but I'm the second one... the 5000 points story… If you want to know more about it just ask our great friend Filipe Francisco, his cell phone is +351 96 537...
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Um aperitivo/ A Snack
In the meanwhile just a taste of what there may be to come
Os bichinhos da Australia/ The Australian small "bugs"




There is not a doubt that Australia is one of the safest countries to visit — but it is also true that there are dangerous creatures and this is a place where danger lurks not only where it can reasonably be expected, but also in quite unexpected places.
The average tourist will probably not even come face to face with dangerous creatures at all — unless he goes off the beaten track where he is more likely to get lost than be attacked by an Aussie nasty.
Three of Australia’s dangerous creatures we normally hear about exist in or near water. These are sharks, crocodiles and the jellyfish — and can quite easily be avoided.
The great white
First, the sharks, certainly perceived as one of Australia's most dangerous creatures. Real danger comes from the great white shark which frequents the Southern Ocean, but you’ll find sharks in most seas, and occasionally they do come close to the beach where you may be having a swim.
Chances are, if you only go to beaches where there are people around, you won’t come face to face with a shark.
So go to known beaches and do swim between the flags — this is an area where surf lifesavers keep an eye on the water and the people who swim in it, and this would generally be an area free of sharks and other dangerous creatures.
Shark sightings
Surf lifesavers will clear a beach if there is a shark sighting.
If you go for a swim, the other danger is being caught in a rip, and marked off areas are generally safe.
If you go to a relatively deserted beach, you can risk being laughed at if you ask the locals about shark danger. Better to be laughed at, of course, than to be foolhardy.
Parece que vamos trazer um bicho de estimação novo...
It looks like we'll get a new pet...
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
1ª versão Road Book
By Adônis request, I've decided to post our first trip plan. To decide goals for our adventure. The idea to get from Melbourne to The Great Barrier is João's, mine 's to fly over australian soil, so we managed the two. We'll get to the Barrier and fly over it by helicopter. In the meanwhile, the investigation about different stops wich are mandatory to "transit by" (never forgetting the others that we shall meet by accident, the ones who might actually compose the true adventure), has revealed our first interess, besides Melbourne and Sydney we shall pass Byron Bay, and this is how we start ou first version of the roadbook:
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Sunday, 29 November 2009
O que esperar do fevereiro da Australia? A parte da festa gay é sobretudo boa para o João
What to expect fom February in Australia? The part about the gay party is particularly good for João:
The major Australian event filling almost the whole of February is the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras which culminates in the glittering Mardi Gras parade from Hyde Park through Oxford St to Moore Park.
The Chinese new year usually occurs in February. Chinese new year celebrations are held in major cities with a festival period running through several days and marked by street and lantern parades. Dragon boat races are held at Sydney's Darling Harbour and in some other cities.
There is no Australian public holiday in February.
And, yes, February 14 is St Valentine's Day but, alas, no public holiday.
Beachtime
February is still very much beachtime in Australia. Check out the Sydney and Melbourne beaches. Maybe you'd like to visit Jervis Bay with its white-sand beaches.
Be safe on Australian beaches.
Along the north Queensland coast past Great Keppel Island, be wary of the poisonous box jellyfish, including the deadly Irukandji jellyfish. February is within the jellyfish season of October/November to April/May.
O plano - Menos 2 meses e 14 dias
A ideia é partir para a costa Este da Australia e durante 28 dias descobrir as paisagens e os sitios, talvez cruzar personalidades. Advinho conflitos, gargalhadas, surpresa e desilusão... é literalmente mais uma aventura
Quero poder registar cada momento em video e película e mostrá-los aqui, a toda a gente...
To travel, meet others and previous ones, to exist in trekking land, the Meca of bagpacking... I want to have an adventure.
I want to be able to record each and every moment in video and maybe film, and to show them here to everybody