Many beautiful reefs around the north end. We have reached the top North end of Australia. The channels were tight between the small hills or mountains in the water, so we slowed down and the captain had to do some tricky navigating, mostly due to the reefs in the area. We passed some beautiful mountains … More Coral Sea, Darwin, Australia

Yorkey’s Knob, Australia Valentines day according to wikipedia: Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. Lots of decorations for Valentines day celebration. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a … More Happy Valentines Day, Yorkey's Knob, Australia

We arrived in Brisbane about an hour late but they extended our day by an hour so we didn’t lose any time. We decided to just walk around town since we didn’t buy an excursion. The weather was so unpredictable that we decided against it. Our excursion of choice was the Koala Sanctuary and with … More Brisbane, Australia. Bali Budget Finally!

Sydney Opera House – when the rain let up enough to capture a good picture. Such beauty! It has been raining for at least 3 days toward the end of the week after our arrival in Sydney. We were able to get out and about on the first two days and explore a little. Sunday … More On the Cruiseship finally. Raining cats and elephants!

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center. It is one of the 20th century’s most famous and distinctive buildings. In 2007, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are here at a great time. The Lunar new year is in full swing right now with decorations and parades. This is the year … More Lunar New Year Celebrations in Sydney, A walk down memory lane