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The expedition requisitioned a kayak from the local population in order to make a review of several off-shore islands and stake a claim for the crown.
Lord Bailey signalling a neighboring vessel with the proper salute.
A nest.
We made landfall and hoisted the Union Jack.
Refreshments were provided.
Onward! To adventure!
The expedition halted in Arlie Beach for a few days to re-provision and rest.
A semi-submersible way of seeing the reefs.
We found our twin car! The plates are only one digit off.
It turns out that most Australians are too scared to camp in the bush. In fact, it’s nigh impossible to find bush camping as most of the land is owned privately and not controlled by the government. In Arlie Beach we found the Flametree capervan park. Within its high walls, a floodlight-lit compound was crowded full of Australian tourists and their campervans. This particular van was directly across from us. It looks epic but I doubt it’s stayed outside of campervan parks very often.
Our tent and vehicle.