Leaving home
August 19, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We are on the way. Train from Thornleigh to the airport.
First stop is Honolulu after a ten hour flight.
We are on the way. Train from Thornleigh to the airport.
First stop is Honolulu after a ten hour flight.
A 10 hour stopover in Honolulu gave us a chance to see the Pearl Harbour Memorial.
A pity the Arizona Memorial was closed for maintenance as it is supposed to be excellent. The rest was a littleRead more
Our first day in Vancouver and we spent the first half exploring the harbour on a hop on hop off mini ferry. A wonderful harbour!
Another day in Vancouver that we mainly spent walking (often in the rain).
Vancouver Aquarium followed by Stanley Park Totem Poles and then a few hours in Vancouver city.
Lots to see but we'reRead more
First off was Stevenson, the original fishing harbour, undergoing a makeover. Quaint.
Then the SkyTrain and a shuttle to Capilano, famous for its Suspension Bridge. Denis managed almost half way.
WeRead more
Left Vancouver for a scenic drive to Whistler. A 90 minute trip took 4 hours as we stopped at every viewpoint, waterfall and little town on the way.
Not much at Squamish but we loved the name. LoggingRead more
Time to say goodbye to Janice's cousin Laura. A really lovely home where we were made most welcome and always felt at home.
Hopefully Laura will come visit us in Australia soon.
The Golden PrincessRead more
Our first day on board and we have a full day of sailing until we get to Alaska.
Life on board is certainly not dull and we enjoyed our first day of the cruise.
A rainy day today for our first stop in Alaska.
That didn't stop us and we walked the boardwalk at Creek Street where we watched seals unsuccessfully trying to catch salmon.
The Lumberjack Show wasRead more
Juneau and the forecast was for another rainy day but instead we awoke to beautiful sunshine.
We took the half day tour to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls. It was worth every minute.
A lot ofRead more
Nice sunglasses Dad! 😎