And so it begins . . .
4. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
And we are off. A loooong 15hr 40 minute flight direct to Sydney, a few days to visit with friends then boarding the fabled Indian Pacific train to cross the Australian continent from coast to coast,Læs mere
Jet Lag Recovery in South Sydney
7. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
After our very long but quite enjoyable flight to Sydney we arranged to get ourselves through immigration and customs and emerged into the bright sunshine of a beautiful Australian early morning to beLæs mere
A Blue Mountains Day
7. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
After yesterday’s wonderful day at the coast, we turned our attention westward to the Blue Mountains. After about a hour+ drive we ended up at a place called Scenic World where we could ride onLæs mere
RejsendeWe just loved having you come and visit and show you a small part of our region.
Rainbow Lorikeets. Just because
8. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
No words needed.
Sydney’s northern shore . . .
9. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Day 4 of our Great Aussie Adventure VaCay and we are now in the north part of Sydney. After a terrific visit with Karen and Bobby, Aussies we met on our Mekong River cruise, we are in the home of AnneLæs mere
T Day. Transition to Train Mode
10. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Our last day in Sydney visiting friends and we will overnight in downtown Sydney in a nice hotel in The Rocks area near Sydney’s famous Opera House. We have scored a Primo View Suite👍👍
ButLæs mere
RejsendeGreat photos ! Loved sharing your Aussie journey. See you in Vancouver
Paul and Nancy. We travelInteresting . . . The balls are not spherical and one side is heavier than the other side so they can curve like curling stones
Departure sunrise in Sydney
11. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We will always have terrific memories of Sydney.
Our train awaits . . .
Rid’n the Rails . . .
11. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Climbing up into the Blue Mountains west of Sydney
The long train running . . .
12. september 2024, Australien ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
683 meters of Indian Pacific train pitched up in Broken Hills on a chilly~willy windy early morning
Wifi is intermittent and typing in a rocking & rolling train has some chellgdneides
Train life. . . . In motion
12. september 2024, Australien ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We have bounced off a few walls when we hit some track sections that need some maintenance
Relentlessly westward . . .
12. september 2024, Australien ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Proceeding westward we entered the state of South Australia, home to the famous Barossa Valley wineries. Our train stopped briefly in a small town called Two Wells to drop us off for our WineryLæs mere
Train life . . .
13. september 2024, Australien ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
The train is organized into sections of three cabin cars, a bar/lounge car and a dining car. Cabins are a tad tight but very comfortable and the shower works remarkably well!
We are finding our trainLæs mere
Sailing Australia’s Nullarbor Ocean
13. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Just a thought.
Crossing Australia is like sailing across an ocean . . . You see the horizon but you never reach it.
Hour after hour, new horizon after the previous ones.
Hypnotically relaxing,Læs mere
RejsendeReminds me of the story of the old Saskatchewan farmer visiting the mountains of BC for the first time. Asked what he thought of the mountains he said they were okay but they sure do block the view.
Paul and Nancy. We travelReal Bucket List Trip, wish it was longer, the Nullarbor has to be seen to be comprehended
Cook Interntional Airport
13. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Not much demand at Cook International these days.
The population of Cook is 4 and you can’t get here from there but you can officially stand in Middle of Nowhere, as Nancy is doing in the last photo
Rolling into Rawlinna
13. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Population: Variable, up to 35 during shearing season
Area: 1,000,000+ hectares
Economy: 65,000 sheep
But a lovely place to stop for an Under the Stars event with some fine wines, some goodLæs mere
Train life: Moments in the Lounge Car
14. september 2024, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The song is about a pub with no beer.
In Australia!
A pub.
With no beer!
I think someone is having me on.
Pitched Up in Perth
14. september 2024, Australien ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Planes
Trains
Automobiles
We made it!
A little pooped out . . . Sleeping on moving trains takes a bit of getting used to but the trip was sensational in every respect.
Wish we had more time hereLæs mere
RejsendeWhat an adventure so far! And if you think sleeping on the train is tricky...try going to the bathroom in a moving Vietnamese train which is just a hole in the floor 😂
RejsendeWe wondered about the rattle & roll as opposite opinions in reviews for sure!!
RejsendeYou will just have to come back and spend months exploring our great country. We'll be your tour guidez anytime 😊
Freo In The Rear View Mirror
16. september 2024, Indian Ocean ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Fremantle was an excellent little surprise. If you ever get to the
Perth area, plan for some time in the “Freo”.
A sunset departure and now sailing on a three day run to Bali.
15 Seconds of Indian Ocean . . .
16. september 2024, Indian Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A most excellent sea day
Sea Days are Slow Days
17. september 2024, Indian Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
3 sea days sailing to our first Port Call in Bali.
Yesterday was a time to relax and chill out, explore the ship, get our cabin “magnet organized”, attend a terrific “30,000 years of ArtLæs mere
Crossing the Line
18. september 2024, Indian Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We will cross the equator into the northern hemisphere this cruise
As seasoned, trusted Shellbacks from previous trips, we will enjoy the ship’s Pollywogs being initiatedLæs mere
RejsendeEnjoy your trip, fantastic cabin you have. Bali i very nice, especially to go inland to the lake at Ulun Danu Beratan. Beautiful place and so much more chilly than down by the sea.
Paul and Nancy. We travelThanks . . . Ulan Danu noted. We have only 8hrs ashore so might not be possible
There Be a Full Moon Rising . . .
19. september 2024, Indonesien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Indian Ocean Sunset
Bali morning moonrise
Bali Hai 😀😀 The Land of “T’s”
19. september 2024, Indonesien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
With apologies to Ray Walston.
After 8 solid hours in Bali I can safely conclude it is a land of two “T” things: Temples and Traffic.
Bali is a world class tourist destination and a consequenceLæs mere
Sea Day, Thailand Beckons at 17 knots
21. september 2024, Natuna Sea ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Coral Princess current location is at Indonesia (coordinates -0.34422 S / 106.91324 E) cruising at speed of 17 kn (31 km/h | 20 mph) en route to Phuket.
About to enter the Malacca Straight, theLæs mere
Ship scenes . . .
22. september 2024, Strait of Malacca ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Enroute Phuket Thailand.
As Cruise ships go, the Coral Princess is a midsized, middle aged girl, built 22 years ago in a period when ships were designed with large comfortable open space and loungesLæs mere
RejsendeOhhh enjoy! Can't wait to follow along!
RejsendeHave fun!!! We will travel vicariously with you!!
RejsendeBon voyage! Have a great time.