Cairns, Australia

Early the next morning we headed off to the Airport because I had booked my most extravagant excursion yet. I remember agonizing over the expense, but in the end my Dad’s advice that “You’re already half way around the world, take advantage of the opportunities that presents” won out. So I flew 600 miles up …

Brisbane, Australia

After 10 days at sea, we were very ready to get off the ship and see some sights south of the Equator in Australia. We docked in Brisbane, at the Queensland Bulk Terminal. (Not the usual spot for a passenger vessel, which was a constant source of confusion for taxi drivers during our stay.) Experienced …