Walvis Bay Namibia
Walvis Bay is a coastal port used to transport coal and other materials…so think lots of cranes , ships, dust and containers. Just beyond the...
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is known for the mountains that dominate the city. Arriving into the port as the sun rises is spectacular. We should be able...
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Walvis Bay Namibia
Walvis Bay is a coastal port used to transport coal and other materials…so think lots of cranes , ships, dust and containers. Just beyond the...
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is known for the mountains that dominate the city. Arriving into the port as the sun rises is spectacular. We should be able...
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Durban
Arriving in Durban port, you see a city that reflects its history and its progress today. Durban is not considered a safe city. With this...
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Land ahoy!
We have survived 6 sea days! Update… we have been occupied with chair aerobics, I have been to water colour painting, Mike has been attending...
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Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City
Wow is it hot and humid. It’s like a hot wet blanket. Well let’s go into town. Last time we were here...
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Danang and Hoi An
A few technical issues today….. the gangway won’t go down. Waiting, waiting, waiting…. Problem solved , trucks,crane, lots of discussion and we...
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Hong Kong
Rain , rain go away. What do you think of the Hong Kong skyline. Wall to wall skyscrapers. There isn’t much open...
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Keelung
Good news, after two days at sea we are ready for another adventure, aren’t we. Bad news, it’s raining, a lot! Ah...
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Kochi
Our last port in Japan. Kochi is on Shikoku Island. It’s famous for sunshine and plentiful clear water. Unfortunately the weather god...
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Azamara
Joining the ship was easy….three train rides with just a few “Where is the next train line” moments. Check in was a...
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More maritime history and streetscapes.
Today we are going to explore Yokohama’s maritime history. How did it become such an international port? Now no groaning…you know you...
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An M day: monotremes and maritime
Quieter day today we will drive to the Batman bridge . This is the first cable stayed bridge built in Australia and...
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