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Category Archives: Grand Asia/Australia 2017
Concerning Hobbits – Tauranga, New Zealand – [11/30/2017]
It’s a dangerous business Frodo, going out your front door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no telling where you may end up Some places, it’s never a question if you’re going back… … Continue reading
Off to see the Wizard – Brisbane, Australia – [11/22/2017]
You’re out of the woods You’re out of the dark You’re out of the night Step into the sun step into the light Keep straight ahead for the most glorious place On the face of the earth or the sky … Continue reading
To the Land Down Under – Darwin, Australia – [11/15/2017]
So long Asia…g’day Australia. Ever since I read Bill Bryson’s In A Sunburnt Country, I’ve formed a funny opinion about Australia. With the world’s deadliest snakes, jellyfish, sharks, riptides and spiders – it seems to be the only country on … Continue reading
Affairs of Dragons – Komodo Island, Indonesia – [11/13/2017]
A dragon, a dragon, I finally saw a dragon For the last several seasons timing has not been on my side when we called at Komodo Island, so until now I’ve never seen the resident reptiles. For once though, circumstance … Continue reading
Breathless – Semarang, Indonesia – [11/10/2017]
They say that life is measured not by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away. I have been very lucky to have a lot of those moments in my life, … Continue reading
Universally Blessed – Singapore, Singapore – [11/07/2017]
I am remembering swiftly that the best thing about working long cruises is the utterly amazing days where you get to play hooky. And this was not something that happened to me a lot on my previous job, in fact, … Continue reading
This is Halloween – At Sea – [10/31/2017]
This is Halloween, everybody give a scream… I can’t really believe that Halloween is tomorrow, although it definitely feels like it; and I don’t just mean the weather. Tomorrow is going to be a tough schedule, the classes are standard, … Continue reading
Laugh Until We Cry – Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong – [11/01/2017]
See it in your mind and you will find your imagination Mysteries and magic Visions fantastic I’m a hard sell on the idea of “the perfect day” but some days? Some days make that rating.. A perfect sun-spilled day, with … Continue reading
Empires Beyond – Tianjin, China – [10/25/2017]
Three steps off the gangway and I am viciously reminded of why I have a distinct distaste for modern day mainland china. As my steps echo through the vastness of the empty terminal my eyes are already starting to sting … Continue reading
Another Chapter – Beijing, China – [10/24/2017]
I came to an odd conclusion yesterday when I was sitting in my cabin with Strange slung over my shoulder, cursing my clumsy fingering as I edged my way through One Tin Solider: I am at a stage where I … Continue reading