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Monday, 9 Sep 2019 | Views [81]
It's September and my sister is about to celebrate her 70th birthday. And so... we are off to Uluru. That mysterious red rock in the Centre of Australia. Just for a few days. I have been before - in my youth when we travelled by bus and stayed in tents.... Read more >
Monday, 15 Apr 2019 | Views [94]
15 April 2019. Sydney Airport:
The first surprise was the size of the plane. I obviously hadn’t thought it out, but I wasn’t expecting a 20 seater Turboprop plane. We climbed the few stairs and sat in our allotted seats, and ... Read more >
Wednesday, 23 Jan 2019 | Views [378]
People like me who are addicted to travel don't stop just because they are at home. Between trips they plan, watch Travel Shows on television, find ways to use and display the photos and live vicariously through the travels of others. Travel becomes ... Read more >
Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018 | Photo Gallery
Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Hobart
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Monday, 19 Mar 2018 | Views [486]
Not every trip is about the scenery. Sometimes it turns out to be about the people.
A couple of months ago I decided I needed a holiday. A combination of events had left me feeling burnt out. So I decided – a short Cruise would do it. ... Read more >
Tuesday, 7 Mar 2017 | Views [380]
Back in the day, side trips from cities would involve a backpack, trains or buses (or, dare I say it, hitch-hiking), and a bread roll with a banana. Now that I'm in Bucket List territory, it involves a travel agent and a guided tour. Booked online.... Read more >
Tuesday, 7 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery
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Sunday, 5 Mar 2017 | Views [411]
It was hard to say goodbye with our new friends from the ship. And the ship itself, - the lovely "Radiance of the Seas". But we were also going to say hello to others. We have cousins in Perth, and this was the original motivation for this particular ... Read more >
Sunday, 5 Mar 2017 | Photo Gallery
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Tuesday, 14 Feb 2017 | Views [415]
I know that circumnavigation is meant to be done all at once. But that's not how it panned out. In early 1973, I was returning to Australia after 4 years of travelling the globe. In those days, boats were the cheap option, so I duly booked a berth on ... Read more >
Sunday, 13 Mar 2016 | Photo Gallery
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Sunday, 13 Mar 2016 | Views [364]
The ships keep getting bigger and more flashy. This one carries about 3000 passengers and boasts an ice-rink, a flow rider (aka fake surfing), and a shopping mall. The passenger numbers mean endless queues. The ship is bold and brassy. Despite all this, ... Read more >
Monday, 6 Apr 2015 | Views [342]
Three, two, one, zero! This time tomorrow l'll be in Hong Kong. Settling in at the Kowloon hotel. Both familiar to me. The hotel is one street away from the harbour, and two away from the ferry terminal. More importantly it is one street away from the ... Read more >
Thursday, 19 Mar 2015 | Views [345]
Don't take any notice of this post. I'm just testing my new tablet before I go overseas again. So far so good. Mostly.
Sunday, 12 Oct 2014 | Views [296]
It’s on every Aussie Baby-Boomer’s bucket List – the Ghan. It was on ours too – so we decided: Let’s do it. As simple as that. Taking advantage of the Pensioners Discount and the Early Booking Discount. ... Read more >
Sunday, 12 Oct 2014 | Photo Gallery
On the Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide
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Tuesday, 5 Nov 2013 | Photo Gallery
Cruise on the Rhapsody of the Seas, from Hawaii to Sydney
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Tuesday, 5 Nov 2013 | Views [265]
There is always one glitch. Just as well I discovered it days before leaving - the Airline had my old passport details. Frantic phone-calls ensued and all was fixed. Thank heavens for online check-in!
I don't know why, but when I travel by bus ... Read more >
Thursday, 12 Sep 2013 | Views [411]
My feet have barely touched ground, and I'm off again. Flying to Hawaii tomorrow - arriving before I leave thanks to the International DateLine. A few relaxing days in Waikiki, followed by more relaxing days on the "Rhapsody of the Seas". We did this ... Read more >
Wednesday, 26 Jun 2013 | Views [400] | Comments [1]
And so off I go again. Or what I should say is off WE go again. This time there are six of us "spinning around the world". With separate itineraries, and diverse plans. And all to meet in one spot, in Germany. where we will meet up with the three ... Read more >
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