Love Letters to Europe

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1. Dear Juliet, I'm starting my holiday in a coastal city in south east Queensland and it's got everything! It has a subtropical climate (better than that winter weather back home), sandy beaches, great surf, a rainforest hinterland and several theme parks. No wonder the place is packed with tourists. I wish you were here. Love, Romeo. Redcliffe Caloundra Gold Coast Tugin

2. Dearest Juliet, Well, I've ventured a little further north. Did you know that this city is situated on a river of the same name? Not only that, but it hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the World Expo in 1988. This morning I climbed a novel bridge, and tomorrow I'm going on a boat to Moreton Bay. Can you guess where am I now my Juliet? All my love, Romeo Brisbane Rockhampton Cairns Ipswich

3. Dear Juliet I have now arrived in the far north of Queensland. The city I find myself in attracts many tourists each year through its international airport. I am told that this because it is a good starting point for those wishing to visit the Great Barrier Reef. How I wish you were with me to see the tropical sunset. Tell me my Juliet, where do you think I am? Longing to see you again, Your Romeo Cairns Mossman Port Douglas Yungaburra

4. My Darling Juliet I remain in the north of Australia, in fact in the Northern Territory. I am in a very modern city. Strangely, despite the name of it, I don't see any statues of beagles anywhere. Can you guess where I am now my darling? Please don't forget me while I'm gone, Your loving Romeo Darwin Canberra Adelaide Alice Springs

5. Darling Juliet, I've travelled over to the north-west coast now to a city that was bombed during the Second World War, although you wouldn't know it to look at it. There's a beach here called Cable Beach that I think you would love. I've also helped the local economy by buying a cultured pearl for my rare pearl. That's you, sweet Juliet. Where do you think I am now dearest? All my love, Romeo. Perth Broome Fremantle Port Hedland

6. My dear Juliet, Here I am in the geographical centre of Australia, in a place that's been inhabited for thousands of years. The town is situated on a river which is usually dry, but there are springs around and a red desert to the east. I'm thinking of taking a tour to a very well known landmark. Have a guess as to where I am. xxx from your Romeo Katherine Tennant Creek Nhulunbuy Alice Springs

7. Dearest Juliet, I have travelled south and am staying at the place on the mainland where the first South Australian settlers from England set up camp when they arrived here. It is on a beautiful peaceful gulf where the waters are delightfully warm. I was interested to find that its name is a palindrome. Can you guess where I am? All my love, Romeo Glenelg Somerton Brighton Seacliff

8. My lovely Juliet, I have come to a place that is 112 kilometres southwest of Adelaide. The wildlife here is so interesting, particularly one animal that hops everywhere. The females of the species carry their young in a pouch on their abdomens. Fascinating! Can you guess the name of this place? Missing you, Your Romeo Wombat Waters Dingo Dell Possum Paradise Kangaroo Island

9. My dearest Juliet, I'm having a quick stop in the meeting place of Australia. Did you know this city was designed by architects? I've had a full day of sightseeing here, visiting Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, the Carillon and I enjoyed lunch by the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin. All I needed to make the day perfect was you. Can't wait to see you again, Love, your Romeo. Dubbo Wagga Wagga Canberra Melbourne

10. Beloved Juliet, I'm really missing you now, even though I'm here in this lovely place with a fantastic view out over the harbour. I'm sitting on Mrs Macquarie's Chair and there's plenty of room for two - I wish you were here. I'm coming home tomorrow so there's just time to go for a swim - I may hire a surfboard - or possibly pay a visit to Taronga Zoo. See you soon, Love Romeo xxx Sydney Wagga Wagga Lake Macquarie Broken Hill