Up early: whale watching. To Circular Quay, the harbor where the boat departs. It was a slightly smaller boat than expected, so it's bound to be a rocky ride. And indeed, it is. Once out of the river, after a half-hour trip, it's off...
First, I had to return the car, which I couldn't manage yesterday. It's a five-minute drive, so I should be able to make it before 10 a.m. But the parking meter at the parking garage wasn't working, so I called. Fifteen minutes later, I was out the door for a few dollars instead of the $100...
(Photos to follow) We explored Port Macquarie in the morning; it's a beautiful coastline, and more beautiful beaches. And a whale far out at sea. We checked out the lighthouse. We have to keep this short, though, because we're on the clock. We…
Taking it easy this morning. At brunch outside, the animals gathered again, ready for some crumbs. First, the morning roll call; what's on the street? We now know they're called Water Dragons, or Australian Water Dragons. (Watch this video…
To Byron Bay, not very far. But there were heavy traffic jams and slow driving, five lanes wide, for almost an hour. We decided to drive along the Gold Coast, Australia's top holiday destination. It might be a good idea to stop by...
Hooray! Today is Arthur's birthday! In Brisbane! And he's got a whole day to explore the city and make the most of it. We're staying in a motel in a...
Today we mapped out the plan for the rest of the trip. We still have a fair distance to go, so we need to spread out the kilometers a bit, and there's a lot to see along the east coast. The weather is (again) 27°C, sunny, and…
What a long flight! Sleeping in small blocks, watching half a series, and then a few Lord of the Rings. Good food and friendly staff, though. Chicken curry with a sandwich—was that brunch or dinner? And…
