Monthly Archives: March 2025

Our last day in Sydney, February 9, 2025, was spent in the Blue Mountains, ninety minutes outside the city.  We met for our tour at 6:55 a.m. and our guide introduced herself as “Rin, It rhymes with gin, and Rin likes … Continue reading →

Our second full day in Sydney was a really good day.  We had tours of the Sydney Opera House and a food tour called the Tastes of Sydney. First, we learned to use the Sydney light rail.  We had been … Continue reading →

After days of rain in Cairns, the morning of February 6, 2025 was sunny and warm, but also really humid.  We thought briefly of the snorkeling that might have been but were mostly just grateful that we got it in. … Continue reading →

We woke up on February 4, 2025, half expecting our Great Barrier Reef snorkel trip would be canceled – and it was.    It occurred to us that our accommodation in the hotel was room 1313 on the 13th floor!  … Continue reading →

We were in Cairns on February 3, 2025. We learned that the city name is pronounced Cans, with a bit more emphasis on the “a”. We could still see the Crown Princess from our balcony. The ship did not leave … Continue reading →

On February 2, 2025, we got up early, as recommended, to be on deck as we sailed into Sydney Harbor. The Opera house was dark, but its shape was still evident. The views were definitely worth getting up for! The … Continue reading →