Iron Range National Park
25. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
Travelling north along the coast of Cape York, we get close to shore near the Iron Range NP.
Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) is located 1,940 km northwest of Brisbane and 100 km east of Weipa. Within theWeiterlesen
Torres Strait sunrise
26. November 2024, Torres Strait ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Up really early for our slow passage navigating the shallow treacherous waters of the Torres Strait.
Torres Strait Islands
26. November 2024, Torres Strait ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Blessed with coral reefs, deserted beaches and pockets of rainforest, the 274 islands of the Torres Strait off the tip of Cape York are a fascinating mix of culture, breathtaking scenery and WWIIWeiterlesen
Lectures at sea
26. November 2024, Arafura Sea ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Two lectures today…
1. “There be Dragons” about Komodo’s Island - Karen Woodman. Interesting snippets about the ecology, culture and the Komodo Dragons.
2. “The Aussie who saved JFK - RegWeiterlesen
Sea day - across the Top End
27. November 2024, Arafura Sea ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
A true sea day - no sight of any land at all; and only one fishing trawler. Weather is hot and humid and as the day progresses the storm clouds build.
Today’s lectures include a port talk on Darwin;Weiterlesen
Dawn arrival in Darwin
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Wake up at 6am and we are almost into Darwin. Already it’s hot and steamy.
Thanksgiving Breakfast
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
It’s Thanksgiving in the US, so we have all things Thanksgiving today, including the Turkey dinner tonight. For breakfast we have a Thanksgiving muffin [pumpkin, ginger & cream cheese]. Followed byWeiterlesen
Smith Street Mall
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Leafy mall with plenty of shade and places to rest. Still some very old buildings here that have weathered multiple cyclones over the years.
Larrakia Cultural Centre
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
The Larrakia people are the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters in and surrounding Darwin, including Darwin Harbour. The Larrakia are ‘saltwater people’ and consist of nine family groups,Weiterlesen
Street art in Darwin
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Vibrant street art in the lane behind Star Village Mall.
The Star Picture Theatre was built in 1929 & was once the “social hub of the Territory”. This open air picture theatre survived theWeiterlesen
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State Square
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
A quiet, shady tranquil spot in the centre of Darwin, linking the government buildings to the CBD.
NT Library and Archives
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
The Parliament building is very impressive, overlooking Darwin Harbour in a leafy park.
The Parliamentary Library and the NT archives are held here.
NT Archives - a wall of headlines
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Impressive historical timeline created by archived Page 1’s from a variety of publications.
The final storyboard tells the extent of devastation caused by Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Day 1974.
NT Parliament - “The People’s House”
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Parliament was sitting today, so we went into the Visitor’s Gallery - no pics here! A motion was before the Legislative Assembly to recognise the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. Members spokeWeiterlesen
And then came the rain!
28. November 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
It had been building up all morning and then it just dumped down in 15 minutes.
Slawi Bay, Komodo
30. November 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Komodo Island is totally unlike what I would have expected to see in the tropics - the islands are largely bare, very rugged and steep. There are pockets of forest in the few valleys we can see,Weiterlesen
Boat traffic on Komodo
30. November 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Only organised shore excursions are allowed onshore, we have opted to stay onboard because the walking is difficult. There is no guarantee of sighting Komodo’s Dragons in the wild and the ticketsWeiterlesen
The moods of Slawi Bay
30. November 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
The light changes throughout the day - from overcast and dark, to bright sunshine as the day progresses and the heat and humidity increase.
Komodo Dragons
30. November 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Komodo Dragons are the world’s largest lizards. They have a venomous bite and prehistoric appearance and can only be safely observed on a naturalist-led tour. Guides carry sticks in case they getWeiterlesen
Sailaway from Komodo
30. November 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Sail away was delayed considerably by young men/boys in boats begging for money/food. They were so close to the ship that the captain did not dare start the engines…we had to wait it out - delayedWeiterlesen
Sand Artist
30. November 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
An unusual concert tonight - Māori sand artist Mark Wilson created his pictures from sand and “paint sticks” set to a sound track of modern music. He used a light box and projections to screen.
Benoa, Bali
1. Dezember 2024, Bali Sea ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Sailing into Benoa, port for Denpasar, capital of Bali. As expected it is flat near the coast and raining this morning. Clouds are blocking the view of the mountains. The waterfront areas we can seeWeiterlesen
From the ship in Benoa
1. Dezember 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
The mountains finally revealed
1. Dezember 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
The weather remains overcast and very humid with a little rain in the morning. The bay traffic is continuous. The volcanoes on Bali, peak out thru the clouds but it’s not until later in theWeiterlesen
Leaving Bali
1. Dezember 2024 in Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
As we leave Bali, no sunset and the night comes quickly. The outline of the volcanoes is the best it has been all day and Bali’s nightlife is just beginning. We watch the second of Joel Bowerman’sWeiterlesen