Iron Range National Park
25 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ 🌬 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 theЧитать далее
Torres Strait sunrise
26 ноября 2024 г., Torres Strait ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Up really early for our slow passage navigating the shallow treacherous waters of the Torres Strait.
Torres Strait Islands
26 ноября 2024 г., 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 WWIIЧитать далее
Lectures at sea
26 ноября 2024 г., 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 - RegЧитать далее
Sea day - across the Top End
27 ноября 2024 г., 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;Читать далее
Dawn arrival in Darwin
28 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Wake up at 6am and we are almost into Darwin. Already it’s hot and steamy.
Thanksgiving Breakfast
28 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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 byЧитать далее
Smith Street Mall
28 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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,Читать далее
Street art in Darwin
28 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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 theЧитать далее
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State Square
28 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
A quiet, shady tranquil spot in the centre of Darwin, linking the government buildings to the CBD.
NT Library and Archives
28 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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 spokeЧитать далее
And then came the rain!
28 ноября 2024 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
It had been building up all morning and then it just dumped down in 15 minutes.
Slawi Bay, Komodo
30 ноября 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ ☁️ 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,Читать далее
Boat traffic on Komodo
30 ноября 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ ☁️ 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 ticketsЧитать далее
The moods of Slawi Bay
30 ноября 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ ☁️ 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 ноября 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ ☁️ 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 getЧитать далее
Sailaway from Komodo
30 ноября 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ ☁️ 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 - delayedЧитать далее
Sand Artist
30 ноября 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ ☁️ 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 декабря 2024 г., 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 seeЧитать далее
From the ship in Benoa
1 декабря 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
The mountains finally revealed
1 декабря 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ ☁️ 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 theЧитать далее
Leaving Bali
1 декабря 2024 г., Индонезия ⋅ ☁️ 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’sЧитать далее