Tag Archives: Australia

Diving with the Spirit of Freedom

Posted on June 20, 2016 by debbie

We board the Spirit of Freedom today with 24 other divers. This is the first time on a dive boat with more than 16 divers. First impressions-it is crowded, too crowded. More later. There is a lot of talk when … Continue reading →

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Gold Coast to Cairns

Posted on June 19, 2016 by debbie

We leave M&D today and fly to Cairns. D is studying for and then writing her end of term exams. We did not want to interfere with her studying, so we planned a scuba dive trip on a live aboard … Continue reading →

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Urban Aus

Posted on June 18, 2016 by murray

It is a day about town. Gold Coast has grown since I was here last in 1986. It has turned into a real city with big malls, urban sprawl and traffic to rival any western world city. Pacific Fair,  the … Continue reading →

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Aus

Posted on June 17, 2016 by murray

Arrived and safely too. It was a long haul from Vancouver to Brisbane. 14 hours. It was one of our better Air Canada experiences. The planes were on time, the ground staff was nice and helpful, and the in-flight crew … Continue reading →

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Almost Ready…..

Posted on June 13, 2016 by debbie

We are mostly packed, only the last minute stuff to organize. The checked suitcase is packed, zipped closed and ready to go. The “To Do Before Leaving” list has a few items crossed out, but most of the list has … Continue reading →

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Controlled Vanity

Posted on June 3, 2016 by debbie

I have been struggling with what clothes to take to Australia. This is not our typical trip. It is a combination of dive, car travel and exploring, visiting family and friends and city trip. Our dive trips usually require just shorts, tees … Continue reading →

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Aus Approaches

Posted on May 25, 2016 by murray

Australia is fast approaching. Don’t know how up to date we are with the blog but our son, M, and daughter-in-law, D, have moved to Australia and we are about to encroach into their space and visit. D has a … Continue reading →

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